Child and Adolescent Obesity
A Practical Approach to Clinical Weight Management
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Address the growing societal problem of childhood obesity with this practical guide
Childhood obesity and its associated health issues remain major societal concerns across both developed and developing worlds. In the United Kingdom, as many as a quarter of all children starting school are living with obesity, and this prevalence only increases as children and young people age. It has never been more critical for dietitians, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to understand the mechanisms of childhood obesity and how to tackle this significant public health issue.
Child and Adolescent Obesity offers a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based overview of this subject. Adopting a modern approach, it incorporates global perspectives, including parent interviews, to produce a thorough and rigorous discussion of best practices. Clear and accessible, it is a must-own for all social and healthcare professionals working with children and adolescents.
Readers will also find:
- In-depth discussion of the building blocks of successful programmes
- Detailed discussion of topics including physical activity, family mealtimes, the whole systems approach, and more
- Guidelines for communicating key concepts related to obesity management with policymakers, senior managers, commissioners, and the general public
Child and Adolescent Obesity is ideal for dietitians, nutritionists, health and social care professionals, and students and trainees for these professions.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Child Obesity – Foreword
- Abbreviations
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 What Is Childhood Obesity and Why Does It Matter
- 2 Socio‐Economic Inequalities and Childhood Obesity
- 3 Systems Thinking and Systems Approaches to Address Obesity
- 4 Raising the Topic of Child Weight
- 5 Changing Behaviours
- 6 Physical Activity, Screen Time and Sleep
- 7 Modifying Energy Intake
- 8 Measuring and Monitoring in Practice
- 9 Understanding Obesity in Early Life
- 10 Family Meal Times
- 11 Childhood Weight Management in Practice
- 12 Adolescent Weight Management
- 13 Weight Management Considerations in Children Living with Special Educational Needs and Disability
- 14 Obesity, Safeguarding and Child Protection
- About the Editor
- Notes on Contributors
- Index
- End User License Agreement