Childhood obesity : prevention and treatment

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Childhood obesity : prevention and treatment

Jana Pařízková, Andrew Hills

(Modern nutrition)

CRC Press, c2001

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Description

Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Treatment provides a comprehensive summary of the scientific knowledge available today concerning the control and treatment of obesity in children. Written for researchers in the areas of pediatrics, nutrition, dietetics, exercise, and physical education, this book analyzes scientific data and offers readers insight into the underlying factors, theoretical conclusions, and practical outcomes in treating childhood obesity. Although obesity is often accompanied with other functional and/or biochemical conditions, these health risks can be prevented and/or treated through the use of natural factors - provided there is a lack of additional pathological complications. Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Treatment outlines the results of reduction treatment using various approaches, including modified and/or hypocaloric diets, and exercise. Also included in the text are guidelines for an efficient intervention that should begin as early as possible in at-risk children. Offered are specific strategies concerning diet and exercise for various ages and degrees of obesity.

Table of Contents

PREFACE INTRODUCTION Evaluation of Obesity and its Casual Factors During Growth Main Problems in the Treatment of Childhood Obesity The Role of Lifestyle and the Mass Media in the Development and Prevention of Childhood Obesity The Position of an Obese Child Long-Term Consequences of Childhood Obesity GEOGRAPHICAL, HISTORICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS Changes in Obesity Prevalence and Accompanying Variables in Children Over Recent Decades in Various Countries Problems of Obesity in Third World Countries MAIN FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY IN VARIOUS PERIODS OF GROWTH Attitudes Toward Obesity in Different Periods of Life The Role of Nutrition in Early Periods of Life The Role of Physical Activity Familial Clustering of Obesity and the Effect of Genetic Factors The Effect of Social Status The Role of Sudden Changes in Lifestyle Recommended Dietary Allowances During Growth PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OBESE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT Basic Morphological Characteristics, Criteria and Methods Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Composition and and Depot Fat Fat Distribution Striae in Obese Children Growth, Skeletal Age and Bone Development Lean Body Mass in Obese Children Muscke Fiber Types and Obesity ENERGY EXPENDITURE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Components of Energy Expenditure Resting Metabolic Rate Thermic Effect of Food Total Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure as Related to Fatness Social Class, Fatness and Physical Activity Conclusions EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONAL STATUS Cardiorespiratory Function Lung Function Measurements Blood Pressure, Cardiac Function and Obesity Hematological Functions Physical Performance and Motor Abilities The Effect of Obesity on Physical Performance at Different Ages FOOD INTAKE Methods Development of Food Behavior in Early Life Food Intake and Obesity The Effect of the Composition of the Diet and Eating Behavior Eating Behavior and Food Preferences Thermic Effect of Food and Obesity The Role of Food Consumption Patterns in the Development of Obesity Utilization and Oxidation of Macro-components Food Intake and Socioeconomic Status BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS Serum Lipids and Body Adiposity Uricemia and Obesity Protein Metabolism Mineral Metabolism Total Anti-oxidant Capacity and Lipid Soluble Anti-oxidant Vitamins HORMONAL CHARACTERISTICS Insulin-like Growth Factor Growth Hormone Insulin Steroid Hormones and Sexual Maturation Beta-endorphins, Somatostain Leptin HEALTH PROBLEMS Dyslipoproteinemia and Cardiovascular Risks Blood Pressure Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus Multi-metabolic Syndrome (MMS) Hepatic Problems Respiratory Problems Hormonal Alterations Orthopedic Problems Dental Caries Immune Function Experimental Model Studies Developmental and Nutritional Characteristics of Long-living Populations TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT Assessment of the Obese Child The Effect of Diet Exercise Management The Results of Combined Treatment by Diet and Exercise Drug Therapy Surgical Interventions Intragastric Balloon Therapy Alternative Approaches to Treatment and Management PRACTICAL PROGRAMS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DURING THE GROWING YEARS Arrangement of Weight Management Programs for Obese Children Principles of Weight Reduction Diets for Obese Children How to Define General Principles of Physical Activity and Exercise for the Obese Child Exercise Program Dance, Gymnastics and Other Motor Skill Activities Sports and Recreational Skills Lifestyle Habits General Guidelines for Exercise Participation Motivation Self-monitoring Home-based Programs School Programs Recommendations for Leisure Time Activities The Role of the Pedagogue and Physical Educator Suggestions for a Balance Between Physical Activity and Exercise Selected Exercises for Individual Parts of the Body How to Encourage Obese Children to Adhere to Regular Exercise Supportive Role of the Family Characteristics of Children Most Likely to Succeed and Benefit from an Exercise Intervention SUMMARY GENERAL CONCLUSIONS AND PERSPECTIVES

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Details

  • NCID
    BA4889911X
  • ISBN
    • 0849387361
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boca Raton
  • Pages/Volumes
    422 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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