Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence
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Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence

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Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence

About this book

Obesity in childhood and adolescence has reached epidemic proportions in all industrialized countries around the world. Its impact on individual lives as well as on health economics has to be recognized by physicians and the public alike. Among the most common consequences of obesity in the adolescent are hypertension, dyslipidemia, back pain and psychosocial problems. Therapeutic strategies include psychological and family therapy, lifestyle/behavior modification and nutrition education. The role of regular exercise and exercise programs is emphasized. Surgical procedures and drugs used in adult obesity are still not generally recommended for obese adolescents. This book aims to increase physicians´ knowledge and understanding of obesity in childhood and adolescence as well as to further public awareness of the health burden and economic dimension of obesity at a young age. Several chapters deliver insights into the basic understanding of which factors contribute to or prevent the development of overweight and obesity in young people. Other contributions provide tools for the clinician to manage the care of the child and adolescent with overweight/obesity. In addition, knowledge from the latest scientific studies on the molecular biology of obesity is also presented.

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Yes, you can access Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence by Wieland Kiess, W. Kiess,C. Marcus,M. Wabitsch in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
S. Karger
Year
2004
Print ISBN
9783805577304
eBook ISBN
9783318010749
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Defining Childhood Obesity
  4. Body Composition Measurements
  5. Examination and Diagnostic Procedure
  6. Epidemiology of Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence
  7. Obesity Research and the Physiology of Energy Homeostasis
  8. Genetic Aspects
  9. Role of Environmental Factors in Childhood Obesity
  10. Nutrition
  11. Physical Activity in Obese Children
  12. Some Psychological Viewpoints on Obesity
  13. Musculoskeletal Consequences of Obesity in Youth
  14. Lipids and Lipoproteins in Childhood Obesity
  15. Childhood Obesity and Coronary Heart Disease
  16. Type 2 Diabetes mellitus in Children and Adolescents: The European Perspective
  17. Type 2 Diabetes mellitus in Children and Adolescents: The New Epidemic
  18. Multidisciplinary Management of Obesity in Children and Adolescents – Why and How Should It Be Achieved?
  19. Bariatric Surgery
  20. Pharmacological Treatment of Childhood Obesity
  21. Transfer into Adulthood
  22. Health Economics of Overweight and Obesity in Childhood
  23. Prevention of Overweight and Obesity
  24. Author Index
  25. Subject Index