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Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. Childhood Obesity and Its Causes

Chapter 2. Childhood Obesity and Health

Chapter 3. Assessing Risk for Obesity in Children

Chapter 4. Preventing Obesity in Infants (0 to 12 Months)

Chapter 5. Preventing Obesity in Toddlers (12 to 36 Months)

Chapter 6. Preventing Obesity in Preschool Children

Chapter 7. Preventing Obesity in Middle Childhood

Chapter 8. Preventing Obesity in Adolescence

Chapter 9. The Role of the Physician in Childhood Obesity

Chapter 10. Treatment Options for Childhood Obesity

Appendix. On the Web

Index

In the United States alone, approximately 12.5 million young people ages 2–19 are considered either obese or overweight. Rates around the world are also increasing at alarming levels. Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains childhood obesity concepts and related issues. It first offers easy-to-understand definitions of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for childhood obesity and then suggests diets and other means for maintaining a healthy weight.

In the United States alone, approximately 12.5 million young people ages 2–19 are considered either obese or overweight. Rates around the world are also...

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Childhood Obesity

Rita Buckley

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