Child and Adolescent Obesity:A Practical Approach to Clinical Weight Management

by: Laura Stewart (Author)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2024/8/12

Language: English

Print Length: 288 pages

ISBN-10: 1119798841

ISBN-13: 9781119798842

Book Description

Address the growing societal problem of childhood obesity with this practical guideChildhood obesity and its associated health issues remain major societal conces across both developed and developing worlds. In the United Kingdom, as many as a quarter of all children starting school are living with obesity, and this prevalence only increases as children and young people age. It has never been more critical for dietitians, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to understand the mechanisms of childhood obesity and how to tackle this significant public health issue. Child and Adolescent Obesity offers a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based overview of this subject. Adopting a mode approach, it incorporates global perspectives, including parent interviews, to produce a thorough and rigorous discussion of best practices. Clear and accessible, it is a must-own for all social and healthcare professionals working with children and adolescents. Readers will also find:In-depth discussion of the building blocks of successful programmesDetailed discussion of topics including physical activity, family mealtimes, the whole systems approach, and moreGuidelines for communicating key concepts related to obesity management with policymakers, senior managers, commissioners, and the general publicChild and Adolescent Obesity is ideal for dietitians, nutritionists, health and social care professionals, and students and trainees for these professions.

About the Author

Address the growing societal problem of childhood obesity with this practical guideChildhood obesity and its associated health issues remain major societal conces across both developed and developing worlds. In the United Kingdom, as many as a quarter of all children starting school are living with obesity, and this prevalence only increases as children and young people age. It has never been more critical for dietitians, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to understand the mechanisms of childhood obesity and how to tackle this significant public health issue. Child and Adolescent Obesity offers a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based overview of this subject. Adopting a mode approach, it incorporates global perspectives, including parent interviews, to produce a thorough and rigorous discussion of best practices. Clear and accessible, it is a must-own for all social and healthcare professionals working with children and adolescents. Readers will also find:In-depth discussion of the building blocks of successful programmesDetailed discussion of topics including physical activity, family mealtimes, the whole systems approach, and moreGuidelines for communicating key concepts related to obesity management with policymakers, senior managers, commissioners, and the general publicChild and Adolescent Obesity is ideal for dietitians, nutritionists, health and social care professionals, and students and trainees for these professions.