Management of childhood obesity Elizabeth Poskitt and Laurel Edmunds.
Material type: TextPublication details: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2008Description: xiii, 218 p. ill. 23 cmISBN:- 9780521609777
- 616.398
- LGHEDU RJ399.C6P67 2008
- HSM SBB
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Foreword David W. Haslam; Preface; Acknowledgements; Glossary; 1. Introduction; 2. How fat is fat? Measuring and defining overweight and obesity; 3. Where should overweight/obese children be managed?; 4. How do we approach the overweight/obese child and family?; 5. The clinical assessment: what are the special points?; 6. What complications should we look for now and later?; 7. How does psychology influence management?; 8. Management: what do we mean by lifestyle changes?; 9. How can we reduce energy intakes?; 10. How can we increase energy expenditures?; 11. What else can be done?; 12. How can we sustain healthy weight management?; 13. What can we do to prevent childhood overweight and obesity?; References; Index.
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