"Rates of obesity in youth have tripled in the past 20 years. Today it is estimated that more than 20% of American children and adolescents are overweight. This emerging epidemic has stimulated a great deal of new research into the formative influences and the interpersonal, soc…
In this thorough and incisive book, the editors have employed a group of researchers to describe trends and discuss their implications for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of obesity in youth.
Handbook of obesity: clinical applications
The premier reference for physicians and researchers in the field of obesity, this handbook is written by leading scientists and clinicians. The revised third edition offers unparalleled coverage concerning this growing global chronic disease that affects and exacerbates many ot…
Designed to be a reference for physicians and researchers in the field of obesity. Written by leading experts in the field, the third edition is completely updated to include the most up-to-date coverage. The Handbook has been designed to provide up-to-date coverage of the range…
Psychotherapist Koenig lays out the four basic rules that "normal" eaters follow instinctively--eating when they're hungry, choosing foods that satisfy them, eating with awareness and enjoyment, and stopping when they're full or satisfied. Along with specific skills and techniqu…
Psychotherapist Koenig lays out the four basic rules that "normal" eaters follow instinctively--eating when they're hungry, choosing foods that satisfy them, eating with awareness and enjoyment, and stopping when they're full or satisfied. Along with specific skills and techniqu…
In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original, robust theory of obesity that provides startling insights into proper nutrition. Flying in the face of the weight-loss recommendations that have failed in the past, this book reveals that obesity …
"This coveted resource provides the latest national standards describing evidence-based best practices in nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for early care and education programs. The standards are for all types of early care and education settings--centers and family…
Help prevent childhood obesity with the latest national standards describing evidence-based best practices in nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for early care and education programs.