Global perspectives on childhood obe...
Bagchi, Debasis.

 

  • Global perspectives on childhood obesity[electronic resource] :current status, consequences and prevention /
  • 紀錄類型: 書目-語言資料,印刷品 : Monograph/item
    杜威分類號: 618.92398
    書名/作者: Global perspectives on childhood obesity : current status, consequences and prevention // edited by Debasis Bagchi.
    其他作者: Bagchi, Debasis.
    出版者: London : : Academic,, 2010.
    面頁冊數: 521 p. ;; 28 cm.
    標題: Obesity in children.
    標題: Obesity in children - Prevention.
    ISBN: 9780123749956
    ISBN: 0123749956
    內容註: Section I: Epidemiology and Prevalence -- Pathophysiology -- Psychological and Behavioral Factors -- Consequences -- Prevention and Treatment -- Commentary and Recommendations.
    摘要、提要註: 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.
    電子資源: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information
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