عنوان

Global perspectives on childhood obesity :

(Number (ISBN

008096172X

(Number (ISBN

1282878824

(Number (ISBN

9780080961729

(Number (ISBN

9781282878822

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b600870

Title Proper

Global perspectives on childhood obesity :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

current status, consequences and prevention

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by Debasis Bagchi.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

London

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Academic

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2011

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

(xi, 521 pages) : illustrations

Text of Note

Section I: Epidemiology and Prevalence --; Pathophysiology --; Psychological and Behavioral Factors --; Consequences --; Prevention and Treatment --; Commentary and Recommendations.

Text of Note

Understanding the complex factors contributing to the growing childhood obesity epidemic is vital not only for the improved health of the world's future generations, but for the healthcare system. The impact of childhood obesity reaches beyond the individual family and into the public arenas of social systems and government policy and programs. Global Perspectives on Childhood Obesity explores these with an approach that considers the current state of childhood obesity around the world as well as future projections, the most highly cited factors contributing to childhood obesity, what it means for the future both for children and society, and suggestions for steps to address and potentially prevent childhood obesity. Features: 1. This book will cover the multi-faceted factors contributing to the rapidly growing childhood obesity epidemic. 2. The underlying causes and current status of rapidly growing obesity epidemic in children in the global scenario will be discussed. 3. The strategies for childhood obesity prevention and treatment such as physical activity and exercise, personalized nutrition plans and school and community involvement will be presented. Benefits: 1. A comprehensive and concise book addressing the global epidemic of childhood obesity targeted for nutritionists, dieticians, medical and health professionals, educators and scientists. 2. The strategies for childhood obesity prevention and treatment such as physical activity and exercise, personalized nutrition plans and school and community involvement will be presented. 3. The impact and its consequences of this ongoing epidemic on individual family and community as a whole will be addressed.

HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.

Obesity in children -- Prevention.

Obesity in children.

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Book number

edited by Debasis Bagchi.

Debasis Bagchi

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[Book]

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