Community interventions in obesity-related chronic diseases

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cirignano, Sherri M., author.

Elnakib, Sara A., author.

Ensle, Karen, author.

Zellers, Christine, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Textbooks.

Social sciences.

Medicine--Textbooks.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, New Jersey Rutgers University Libraries (RUcore) 2023.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The rate of obesity continues to climb in the United States in all age groups. National reports, including the Trust for America’s Health annual report State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, highlight key findings and policy recommendations. The need to continue to work towards stabilization of the obesity epidemic could not be more important as consequences of this chronic disease can be dire, potentially affecting physical health with an increase in risk for chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and several types of cancer as well as potentially affecting behavioral health. Curbing the high rates of obesity is particularly of importance when considering the prevalence of childhood obesity, which is on the rise not only in the United States but is also increasing globally. Although there are certain risk factors such as genetics that are not modifiable in this group, there are many dietary, physical activity and environmental factors that are modifiable through lifestyle changes. This course will explore ways to address these lifestyle changes for children through adults with both federally- and NGO- based community interventions that are working towards combating overweight and obesity and how they aim to do so with a health equity lens in mind.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter One: Definition of Obesity: Current Trends and Statistics

Chapter Two: Measuring Obesity and Balancing Calories

Chapter Three: Intro to the Consequences of Obesity

Chapter Four: Dietary Interventions for Obesity Prevention

Chapter Five: Physical Activity Interventions for Obesity Prevention

Chapter Six: Community Interventions in Obesity Prevention

Chapter Seven: Community Intervention in Childhood Obesity

Chapter Eight: Cancer and its Relationship to Obesity

Chapter Nine: A Health Equity Lens in Obesity Related Chronic Disease Prevention Programs

Notes:

Description based on online resource