Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment (2nd Ed.) Modern Nutrition Series
Auteurs : Parizkova Jana, Hills Andrew
Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment, Second Edition summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on obesity in children. This edition focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity, especially on the influences and factors predisposing individuals to obesity from early periods of life. This new body of knowledge stems from both basic research and recent epidemiological and clinical studies. All chapters are updated and special attention is given to the prevention of obesity in the context of developmental physiology, lifestyle modification, and dietary and physical activity approaches.
Highlighting the most recent research, this timely book covers a broad range of aspects related to the prevention and management of childhood obesity. It emphasizes early intervention and an integrated behavioral approach to overcome the ongoing challenge of this global epidemic.
Features
· Updates all chapters and includes new research on growing populations of obesity in the Third World
· Provides information on promoting health as a means to reduce obesity
· Focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity
Date de parution : 09-2019
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 01-2005
Ouvrage de 544 p.
15.6x23.4 cm
Thèmes de Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment :
Mots-clés :
Obese Children; Normal Weight Children; Sagittal Abdominal Diameter; Parental BMI; Fat Free Body Mass; Energy Balance; Anorexia Nervosa; FFM; Body Image; IGFBP-1 Level; Aortic Strain; BMI Value; Ventilatory Threshold; Energy Density; IR; Serum Lipids; Body Composition; Aerobic Power; OGTT; Pima Indian Children; IGF-1 Level; Body Size Dissatisfaction; IGF-1 Secretion; Free IGF-1; Serum Leptin Levels