Management of childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious problems facing the developed world. It is damaging to the medical and psychological well-being of the child and casts a shadow on their future health, leading to serious illness and ultimately premature death. Management of Childhood Obesity provides pra...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Poskitt, E. M. E. author (author), Edmunds, Laurel, author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2008.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798168006719
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • How fat is fat? Measuring and defining overweight and obesity
  • Where should overweight/obese children be managed?
  • How do we approach the overweight/obese child and family?
  • Clinical assessment: what are the special points?
  • What complications should we look for now and later?
  • How does psychology influence management?
  • Management: what do we mean by lifestyle changes?
  • How can we reduce energy intake?
  • How can we increase energy expenditure?
  • What else can be done?
  • How can we sustain healthy weight management?
  • What can we do to prevent childhood overweight and obesity?