Handbook of Pediatric Obesity examines the problem of childhood obesity at the social, behavioral, environmental, metabolic, and genetic levels.

Features:

• Reviews biological aspects of growth and development, ethnic differences, as well as social and economic factors
• Presents an overview of genetic aspects of obesity and how these may be expressed at different stages of the life cycle
• Discusses the role of energy expenditure and physical activity in the regulation of body weight
• Provides a detailed overview of the interplay between physical activity and obesity-related diseases
• Highlights behavioral and environmental aspects such as food intake, familial patterns, and physical activity
• Addresses community-level and school-based interventions, and dietary approaches for obesity treatment and prevention

Contents

Epidemiology of the Health and Economic Consequences of Pediatric Obesity

• Introduction: The Scope of the Problem
• Consequences of Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence
• Long-Term Health Consequences of Pediatric Obesity
• Economic Costs of Pediatric Obesity

Growth and Development

• Growth Measurement and Assessment
• Patterns of Growth
• Mathematical Models for Describing Patterns of Growth
• Significance of Growth and Maturation

Influence of Ethnicity on Obesity Related Factors in Children and Adolescents

• Health Significance of Pediatric Obesity
• Fatness/Adiposity
• Fat-Free Mass
• Fat/Adipose Tissue Distribution
• Etiology of Ethnic Differences in Body Composition
• Implications of Racial and Ethnic Differences in Body Composition on Obesity

An International Perspective on Pediatric Obesity

• Global Obesity
• Dietary Changes across the Globe

Critical Periods for Abnormal Weight Gain in Children and Adolescents

• Determinants of Critical Periods
• Potential Critical Periods

Genetics of Childhood Obesity

• Intrauterine Critical Period for the Development of Obesity
• Postnatal Critical Periods for the Development of Obesity
• Genetic Epidemiology: Twin, Siblings, Nuclear Families, Extended Pedigree Studies
• Monogenic Obesity
• Syndromic Obesity
• Genomewide Scans of Obesity in Children
• Candidate Gene Studies in Children

Energy Expenditure and Body Composition Techniques

• Body Composition
• Measurement of Energy Expenditure
• Measurement of Physical Activity

Regulation of Body Weight: Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity

• Energy Balance
• Energy Requirements
• Energy Expenditure
• Energy Expenditure in Children with Developmental Disabilities
• Physical Activity

Endocrine Disorders Associated with Pediatric Obesity

• Endocrine Disorders Associated with Pediatric Obesity
• Genetic Syndromes Presenting As Endocrine Disorders That Are Associated with Obesity

Physical Activity and Adiposity in Children and Adolescents

• Determinants of Physical Activity in Youths
• Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Adiposity, and Health

Puberty, Insulin Resistance, and Type 2 Diabetes

• Pubertal Insulin Resistance
• Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
• Contribution of Obesity to Insulin Resistance
• Contribution of Race and Ethnicity to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents

• Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight Children and Adolescents
• Etiology of the Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood
• Impact of the Metabolic Syndrome on Disease Outcomes in Childhood
• Strategies for Screening and Treatment, of the Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents
• Strategies for Treatment of the Metabolic Syndrome

Behavioral Aspects of Food Intake: Implications and Potential Targets for Overweight Prevention

• Modifying Eating Behavior for Overweight Prevention: Can Small Changes Help Achieve Energy Balance
• Effects of Food Presentation Strategies
• Effects of Food Properties
• Effects of Familial Feeding Styles and Meal Patterns
• Refined Eating Traits and Their Potential Role in the Prevention of Overweight
• Measurement Considerations and Recommendations

Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity in Childhood and Adolescence

• Recommendations for Children's Physical Activity
• Overall Prevalence and General Epidemiology
• Promoting Physical Activity in Pediatric Populations
• Elements of Behavioral Theory: Correlates, Mediators, and Moderators
• The Imperative of Theory
• Four Theories for Promoting Physical Activity in Pediatric Populations
• Hot Topics in Physical Activity Research: Individual Differences and Correlates of Physical Activity

Influence of the Built Environment on Physical Activity and Obesity in Children and Adolescents

• Measuring the Built Environment
• Theoretical Framework
• Settings and Key Examples

Community-Level Influences and Interventions For Pediatric Obesity

• Defining Community
• Influence of Community as Examined with an Ecological Approach
• Community Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Positively Affect Dietary Behavior in Youth

Obesity Prevention in Schools

• Obesity Prevention Interventions
• School-Based Nutrition and Physical Activity Behavior Change Interventions
• Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health: CATCH
• Environmental Interventions: Food Pricing, Availability, and Promotion
• Environmental Interventions for Physical Activity
• Emerging Policy Initiatives for School-Based Obesity Prevention

Dietary Approaches for Obesity Treatment and Prevention in Children and Adolescents

• Secular Trends in Children's Diets
• Current Dietary Approaches
• Reduced Glycemic Load Diet

Breast-Feeding and Overweight

• Prevalence of Breast-Feeding Initiation, Exclusivity, and Duration in the United States
• Association of Breast-feeding with Overweight in Children and Adolescents
• Potential Mechanisms
• Clinical and Public Health Implications

Index

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