Global dimensions of childhood obesity / Richard K. Flamenbaum, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Flamenbaum, Richard K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Obesity in adolescence.

Obesity in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Children become overweight for a variety of reasons. The most common causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of these factors. In rare cases, a medical problem, such as an endocrine disorder, may cause a child to become overweight. This book presents ongoing and new research on a public health problem in virtually all developed countries.

Contents:

Childhood obesity in transitional countries: a South African perspective / J. Mukuddem-Petersen and M.A. Petersen

Child overweight and obesity in global perspective: emergent risks related to household wealth, social status and urbanism in developing countries / Alexandra Brewis and Mary C. Meyer

Childhood obesity in the eastern Mediterranean region / Roya Kelishadi

Adolescent obesity: an increasing problem: Turkey and other countries' status / Naci Öner

Magnitude and possible contributors of childhood obesity in Iran: implication for action / Behnoush Mohammadpour-Ahranjani ... [et al.]

The endogeneous obesity we still don't recognize / Geni Balaban and Gisélia Alves Pontes da Silva

Childhood obesity: the view from the family / Anders Lindelof

Development of child food preferences: the role of age, experience and exposure / Meredith S. Dolan, Michael Henderson and Myles S. Faith

Obesity: current research and dilemmas / Roger J. Harris ... [et al.]

Childhood obesity: caregivers' perceptions, attitudes and behaviors related to physical activity and inactivity / Mozhdeh B. Bruss ... [et al.].

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60876-233-5