Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence, 2nd Edition [2 volumes]

by

Colleen Kraft MD

H. Dele Davies MDeditor

Hiram E. Fitzgeraldeditor

Kami J. Silkeditor

Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence, 2nd Edition [2 volumes]

20181130

Praeger

Pages	568
Topics	Current Events and Issues

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9781440858543

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This updated edition of the groundbreaking first edition identifies changes in U.S. children and adolescents' obesity levels within the past decade, examining factors contributing to obesity in this younger generation as well as possible solutions.

• Progressively reveals the systemic complexity of obesity

• Offers multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary perspectives of obesity, to include disciplines such as medicine, psychology, geography, sociology, social work, civic engineering, education, and kinesiology

• Raises clear ethical and moral implications of individual and societal practices

• Links obesity to income and social disparities

• Details the effects of obesity on academic achievement, self-esteem, health, and lifespan

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Table of Contents

Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence, 2nd Edition [2 volumes]

Author(s): H. Dele Davies, MD, Hiram E. Fitzgerald, PhD, and Kami J. Silk, PhD, Editors

Contributors: Davies, H. Dele; Fitzgerald, Hiram; Silk, Kami;

Abstract:

This updated edition of the groundbreaking first edition identifies changes in U.S. children and adolescents' obesity levels within the past decade, examining factors contributing to obesity in this younger generation as well as possible solutions.

• Progressively reveals the systemic complexity of obesity

• Offers multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary perspectives of obesity, to include disciplines such as medicine, psychology, geography, sociology, social work, civic engineering, education, and kinesiology

• Raises clear ethical and moral implications of individual and societal practices

• Links obesity to income and social disparities

• Details the effects of obesity on academic achievement, self-esteem, health, and lifespan

Editor(s): Davies, H. Dele; Fitzgerald, Hiram; Silk, Kami;

SortTitle: obesity in childhood and adolescence, 2nd edition [2 volumes]

Edition: 2

Author Info:

Colleen Kraft MD

H. Dele Davies MDeditor

Hiram E. Fitzgeraldeditor

Kami J. Silkeditor

eISBN-13: 9781440858543

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Print ISBN-13: 9781440858536

Imprint: Praeger

Pages: 568

Publication Date: 20181130