Biological and genetic influences / Nathan Markward, Martha Markward, Catherine Peterson -- Early physical activity, sedentary behavior, and dietary patterns / James F. Sallis, Dori Rosenberg, Jacqueline Kerr -- Social and interpersonal influences : family, peers, society / Alis…
"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…
"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…
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…
Overweight and obesity represent a rapidly growing threat to the health of populations in an increasing number of countries. Indeed they are now so common that they are replacing more traditional problems such as undernutrition and infectious diseases as the most significant cau…
Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at every size. Tune in to your …
Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at every size. Tune in to your …
