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This book addresses the ever-increasing problem of obesity in children and adolescents, the long-term health and social problems that arise from this, and approaches to prevention and management. It covers all aspects of obesity from epidemiology and prevention to recent developments in biochemistry and genetics, and to the varied approaches to management which are influenced by social and clinical need. A foreword by William Dietz and a forward looking "future perspectives" conclusion by Philip James embrace an international team of authors, all with first hand experience of the issues posed by obesity in the young. ... Read more

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This product discusses in great detail the diagnosis, risks, complications, andtreatment of obesity. Special emphasis is placed on lifestyle and dietaryrecommendations:* The BMI wheel calculator and an explanation of the BMI formula andsignificance* Weight circumference measurement and cutoff values for obesity* Disease risk assessment information based on BMI and other patient factors* Goals and advantages of weight loss* Algorithms and guidelines for the assessment and treatment of overweightand obesity* Nutritional recommendations including diet modification in obesity anddaily energy requirements, and daily vitamin requirements* Physical activity recommendations and effects on obesity* A section on behavior therapy recommendations* Obesity pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug administration ... Read more

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Written by an outstanding group of internationally recognized scientists representing North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, this up-to-date overview of obesity, its research, and clinical components details topics ranging from historical perspectives, definitions, and measurement to the etiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment of obesity.Covers the effect of obesity on various conditions, such as diabetes, gout, arthritis, and heart, pulmonary, and gallbladder disease as well as pregnancy - presenting current preventive and treatment measures with exercise, diet, drugs, and surgery!The Handbook of Obesity charts the prevalence of obesity in children, adults, and the elderly from developed and underdeveloped countries elucidates the genetic basis of obesity, discussing animal models, transgenic animals, and their applications elaborates on adipose tissue as a storage, thermogenic, and secretory organ and its role in the development and maintenance of obesity examines the relation of energy expenditure and thermogenesis to obesity and nutrient intake as well as explores monoamine peptides and their regulation of energy intake and expenditure describes the impact of obesity on the body from the heart to the joints and provides stress and insulin resistance models of central fat development and their associated pathophysiology addresses the behavioral and social consequences of obesity together with appropriate behavior modification therapyand much more!Generously furnished with nearly 7500 references, tables, equations, drawings, and photographs, this exhaustive guide is a useful resource for physiologists, nutritionists, endocrinologists, bariatricians, dietitians, obesity research scientists, pharmaceutical researchers, psychiatrists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines. ... Read more

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This text is intended to be a review of the breadth and depth of current research in the area of obesity. This two-volume set easily achieves this goal. Experts in the field of obesity research author the chapters. Overall this text is perfect for anyone who is pursuing research in the area of obesity because it provides in depth and up-to-date information on all areas of obesity research. As an obesity researcher myself, I found the chapters in my specific areas of research (epidemiology, economics, drug therapy, and bariatric surgery) to be informative and accurate. I benefited most from the chapters in other areas of obesity research that I don't often have time to review - pathophysiology, behavioral treatment, and etiology - in my current practice. I would highly recommend this text to other obesity researchers. Looking at this text through eyes of an internal medicine physician, I find that it is a bit long-winded and overly focused on etiology and pathophysiology, with not enough information about how to apply the clinical research to my individual practice.

This text is published in two volumes. The first volume, which focuses on etiology and pathophysiology, is not very useful in practice; the only chapter I believe to be helpful from this volume is Ch. 2 Evaluation of Total and Regional Adiposity (because it gives some practical information about assessing measures of obesity in clinical practice). The second volume, which focuses on clinical applications, is much more useful in clinical practice; and I believe represents very well the most recent evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of medical and surgical treatments for obesity. The chapters here are written by experts in their field and are very well organized. There is a bit of overlap between the chapters on behavioral approaches, exercise, and preventing weight regain; however, this overlap is not excessive.

This text would be useful to physicians in primary care and should required reading for any obesity treatment specialist, including those that are engaged in nutritional, behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical treatment of obesity. This text should be heavily marketed to groups of clinicians who specialize in the treatment of obesity.

This book comprehensively evaluates the vast evidence regarding the etiology and pathophysiology of obesity, and provides succinct reviews that give the reader a good sense of the complexity of this condition and its complications.

Today's popular culture is obsessed with diets and weight loss options. Too little attention is paid to this issue in this text. The implications of the lack of available evidence on these diets is overlooked. Several of the most recent advances in the dietary treatment are also overlooked. The text on behavioral treatments focuses primarily on the evidence for low-fat diets. Newer evidence on the low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets is very compelling, and a chapter dedicated to this area is warranted. Also, a chapter comparing commercial weight loss programs, such as Weight Watchers, etc. is also missing. These issues may not be as rigorously evaluated in the medical literature, but they are very practically relevant to the practicing clinician.

Hand book of obesity
This is must read for all who are struggling with obesity. I orderded for a friend of mine and she likes it. ... Read more

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The consequences of childhood obesity are serious and far reaching, with both physical and psychological components that add to its complexity. Childhood Obesity: Contemporary Issues provides an up-to-date account of the increase of obesity in children, its causes, and its prevention. The expert editorial panel has chosen contributors with considerable practical and research experience. They explore why childhood obesity is so difficult to prevent and treat.

Focusing less on clinical issues and more on environmental factors, the book brings together social, psychological, biological, and socio-biological approaches to the experience and problem of obesity. Delineating the scope and impact of childhood obesity, the book provides a unique view of the obese child. It examines the link between food intake and physical activity, which are the immediate determinants of energy balance, and discusses how to measure and assess them.

The World Health Organization describes obesity as one of today's most blatantly visible - yet most neglected - public health problems. This book highlights obesity in children and discusses the need to develop multifactorial and multi-agency strategic plans to contain this epidemic. ... Read more

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Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment, Second Edition summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on obesity in children. This edition focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity, especially on the influences and factors predisposing individuals to obesity from early periods of life. This new body of knowledge stems from both basic research and recent epidemiological and clinical studies. All chapters are updated and special attention is given to the prevention of obesity in the context of developmental physiology, lifestyle modification, and dietary and physical activity approaches.

Highlighting the most recent research, this timely book covers a broad range of aspects related to the prevention and management of childhood obesity. It emphasizes early intervention and an integrated behavioral approach to overcome the ongoing challenge of this global epidemic.

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·         Updates all chapters and includes new research on growing populations of obesity in the Third World

·         Provides information on promoting health as a means to reduce obesity

·         Focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity ... Read more

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Obesity has become a major health concern in the U.S. and other countries as overweight and obesity rates have increased markedly since the early 1980s. The rise in children's obesity is a particular concern, because overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults, and because obese children are likely to suffer from associated medical problems earlier in life. Food marketing is among the postulated contributors to the rise in obesity rates. Food marketing to children has come under particular scrutiny because children may be more susceptible to marketing and because early eating habits may persist. Some researchers report that children's exposure to television advertising has been increasing along with the rise in children's obesity rates. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the exposure of children to television advertising. ... Read more

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Second author is with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Proceedings from the 49th Nestle Nutrition Workshop, held in China (date not cited). DNLM: Obesity--Adolescence--Congresses. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Everyone knows: DIETS DON'T WORK. Diets usually require following a food and exercise regimen which will help you lose weight--only so that it can all come back again when you get off the program. But weight control is a lifetime commitment and Natural Medicine for Weight Loss provides all the necessary information for readers to adopt a permanent lifestyle that will help them feel lighter in body and spirit as well as abundantly energized. This book will help readers develop a healthy relationship with food, physical activity and their bodies. It also incorporates weight loss "boosters and helpers" into their life. There are dozens of herbs, nutrients, supplements, and natural medicine techniques that can help make losing weight easier and safer. Natural Medicine for Weight Loss helps one choose among some of the most effective holistic approaches that facilitate weight loss. Combined with the latest information on nutrition, stress-reduction, and life-affirming activities, the reader will soon be on the path to a healthier, lighter and more positive way of eating and living. ... Read more

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"Drawing on research and compelling case studies.... A comprehensive and briskly written summary, this grounded account adds a welcome voice to the chorus." (Publishers Weekly)

The first book to look inside the lives of children battling obesity, Generation Extra Large explains why the epidemic has grown, reveals the consequences it has for young people--and gives us the tools to fight it.

"Generation Extra Large is science-based but uses a zingy prose style to enlighten, alarm and, the authors hope, activate." (Washington Post)

"The authors have taken a different tack by looking at [childhood obesity] as a scientific phenomenon... a tale that reads more like A Civil Action." (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

"Modern conditions are producing overweight children in record numbers. This book shows why and offers very helpful suggestions for making things better." (Kelly D. Brownell, Ph.D., Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders) ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Excellent book on the impact of obesity
I bought this book for two reasons: 1) In my social science class I teach a unit about childhood obesity and needed up-to-date infoand 2) I am the mother of an obese child (now 13), despite being normal weight myself.This book gave a good overview of some of the causes and impacts on the children and their environment. Solutions are not easy (my son has been in treatment for several years).The book is well written and informative.

Information is Key
As a mother of two young children (5yrs and 2mths) I picked up this book not because either of my kids have a weight problem, but because I never want them to.The information that I found within its pages really surprised me.Yes, I knew that there were a lot of overweight kids in our society, but I wasn't aware of the truly global impact.This is a very useful book for anyone who wants to learn more about the subject of childhood obesity and how it is effecting the children and our society.It is also helpful for parents who, like me, have children of normal weight and don't want their children to become a part of startling statistics.It has a lot of tips on little things that you can do within your own home.As for parents with children who are already overweight, I think the message of the book is to do all of the little tips within the book, but also get help from a professional.This isn't a book that claims to be able to make your child thin; it is a book that helps you find the motivation you need to get your children healthy and keep them that way.

Good Information
There's a lot of good information here.As a teacher of twenty-five years, and as a parent, I've dealt with more than my share of overweight kids, and read everything that comes along on the subject.And although this book is one of the better ones out there, I've been recommending the CD talk "The Fat Kid's Diet: Stop Childhood Obesity In Your Home," available here at Amazon, to the parents who come to me with their concerns.It's brief, sensible, and right to the point. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on November 15, 2000. The length of the article is 1058 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Physicians Need to Step Up to the Plate on Obesity.(Brief Article)
Author: Kathryn Demott
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 22Page: 22

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on November 15, 2000. The length of the article is 861 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Obesity Epidemic Needs Federal Initiative, Funds.(Brief Article)
Author: Kathryn Demott
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 22Page: 27

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on March 15, 2002. The length of the article is 1052 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Drop the kid gloves in confronting child obesity. (Aggressive, Multidisciplinary Approach).(Brief Article)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 32Issue: 6Page: 25(1)

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