prevention, treatment, and management of childhood and adolescent obesity Hills, Andrew P. King, Neil A. Byrne, Nuala M. text bibliography enk London Routledge 2007 monographic eng

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viii, 172 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Tracking of obesity from childhood to adulthood : implications for health -- Clinical correlates of overweight and obesity -- Body composition assessment in children and adolescents : implications for obesity -- The importance of physical activity in the growth and development of children -- The role of perceived competence in the motivation of obese children to be physically active -- Psycho-social factors and childhood obesity -- Physical activity, appetite control and energy balance : implications for obesity -- Eating behaviour in children and the measurement of food intake -- Physical activity behaviour in children and the measurement of physical activity -- Environmental factors and physical activity in children : implications for active transport programs -- Interventions for the prevention, treatment, and management of childhood obesity (including family, school and community) specialized edited by Andrew P. Hills, Neil A. King and Nuala M. Byrne Includes bibliographical references and index Obesity in children Obesity in adolescence Obesity in children Exercise therapy Obesity in adolescence Exercise therapy Obesity Adolescent Child Exercise 0415408830 (hbk) 9780415408837 (hbk) 9780415408844 (pbk.) 0415408849 (pbk.) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0731/2007001042-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0731/2007001042-d.html UMP 081127 20251117145537.0 vtls000032899