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PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY
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| By: |
Christine L. Williams (Editor), Sue Y.S. Kimm (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£64.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0897668316 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780897668316 |
| Publisher: |
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES |
| Pub. date: |
15 December, 1993 |
| Series: |
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences v. 699 |
| Pages: |
315 |
| Synopsis: |
This volume, containing 24 papers and 19 poster papers, reviews the etiology and epidemiology of childhood obesity. It explores genetic and contributory environmental factors. It also describes recent research and educational efforts in prevention of the condition, including programmes aimed at high-risk minority populations. Clinical models are offered for evaluating and treating obese children as out-patients in surgeries and clinics, as well as consideration of the roles of physical activity, diet and behaviour modification. |
| Illustrations: |
index |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
New York Academy of Sciences |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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