Childhood obesity is increasing, especially in Western Countries. Overweight and obese children are more likely to become obese adolescents and obese adults, with obvious physical and psychosocial consequences, and economic expenditures for Healthcare Systems. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, this book provides paediatricians with recommendations and advices for adequate treatment and management of obesity and overweight in young patients. The included BMI-percentile-for-age calculator supplies the right treatment strategy in accordance with AAP guidelines.
Paediatric Obesity
| Pubblication date | September 2010 |
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| Language | |
| Format | 12 × 17 cm |
| Number pages | 76 |
| ISBN | 978-88-8968-893-9 |
| ISBN e-book | 978-88-8968-853-3
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Childhood obesity is increasing, especially in Western Countries. Overweight and obese children are more likely to become obese adolescents and obese adults, with obvious physical and psychosocial consequences, and economic expenditures for Healthcare Systems. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, this book provides paediatricians with recommendations and advices for adequate treatment and management of obesity and overweight in young patients. The included BMI-percentile-for-age calculator supplies the right treatment strategy in accordance with AAP guidelines.
Target
Pediatricians.
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Angelo Pietrobelli
| Pubblication date | September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Language | |
| Format | 12 × 17 cm |
| Number pages | 76 |
| ISBN | 978-88-8968-893-9 |
| ISBN e-book | 978-88-8968-853-3
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Summary
- Medical examination
- Treatment tools
- Treatment steps
