Part I: Childhood Obesity. Childhood obesity literature review. Cultural issues in childhood obesity. Practical guides for treating childhood obesity. Healthy lifestyle interventions for adolescents. Exercise interventions for kids.- Part II: Adult Obesity. Adult obesity literature review. Cultural issues in adult obesity. Treating adult obesity: a healthy lifestyles approach. Low intensity exercise as a treatment intervention in obese adults. When is bariatric surgery indicated?- Part III: Obesity in the Geriatric Population. Why treat obesity in older adults? Cultural issues in obesity in older adults. An obesity treatment model for the geriatric population.- Part IV: Treatment Resources. Web sites, self-help materials for patients, and clinical resources for providers.- Index.
EAN/ISBN : 9780387783055
Publisher(s): Springer, Berlin, Springer, New York
Format: ePub/PDF

Author(s): Linton, John C. - James, Larry