Other editions of book Childhood Obesity

The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This volume includes an overview of childhood obesity, including the health risks of the condition, a look at controversies surrounding childhood obesity, focusing on contributing factors, the effectiveness of anti-obesity programs, the role government sh; Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (including symptoms, causes, treatments and cures); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues; and offers first-person