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Obesity in childhood and adolescence /
This updated edition of the groundbreaking first edition identifies changes in U.S. children and adolescents' obesity levels within the past decade, examining factors contributing to obesity in this younger generation as well as possible solutions. Progressively reveals the systemic complexity...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Santa Barbara, California ; Denver, Colorado :
Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,
[2019]
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| Edición: | 2 [edition]. |
| Colección: | Child psychology and mental health.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | This updated edition of the groundbreaking first edition identifies changes in U.S. children and adolescents' obesity levels within the past decade, examining factors contributing to obesity in this younger generation as well as possible solutions. Progressively reveals the systemic complexity of obesity• Offers multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary perspectives of obesity, to include disciplines such as medicine, psychology, geography, sociology, social work, civic engineering, education, and kinesiology. Raises clear ethical and moral implications of individual and societal practices. Links obesity to income and social disparities. Details the effects of obesity on academic achievement, self-esteem, health, and lifespan. "This comprehensive review of obesity in childhood and adolescence describes the many factors that contribute to obesity, how to prevent it, and how to manage it in those who already experience its effects. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, offering a broad understanding of the systemic complexity of obesity from a public health perspective."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations. |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781440858543 1440858543 |