Childhood Obesity - Prevalence, Pathophysiology, and Management

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.

The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has increased worldwide in recent decades. Obesity in childhood is associated with a wide range of serious health complications and an increased risk of premature illness and death later in life. This book presents childhood o

List of contents

Introduction. Genetic and Environmental Factors. Adverse Health Consequences. Prevention and Treatment. Index.

About the author

Ahima, Rexford S.|

Summary

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has increased worldwide in recent decades. Obesity in childhood is associated with a wide range of serious health complications and an increased risk of premature illness and death later in life. This book presents childhood o

Product details

• Assisted by: Rexford S Ahima (Editor)
• Publisher: Apple Academic Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781774633120
• ISBN: 978-1-77463-312-0
• No. of pages: 386
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 513 g
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General