| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
522 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 427-501) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Geographical, historical, and epidemiological aspects -- Main factors associated with obesity in various periods of growth -- Physical characteristics of the obese child and adolescent -- Energy expenditure and physical activity -- Evaluation of functional status -- Food intake -- Biochemical characteristics -- Hormonal characteristics -- Psychosocial aspects of obesity -- Health problems -- Treatment and management -- Practical programs for weight management during the growing years -- Summary -- General conclusions and perspectives. |
| Summary |
Summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on obesity in children and focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity, especially on the influences and factors predisposing individuals to obesity from early periods of life. |
| Subject |
Obesity in children.
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Obesity.
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Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
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Child.
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| Added Author |
Hills, Andrew P.
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| ISBN |
0849322537 alkaline paper |
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9780849322532 alkaline paper |
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