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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press
2008.
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| 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?
