Handbook of Pediatric Obesity

<p>A compilation of management medical nutrition psychological and physical activity facts models theories interventions and evaluation techniques the Handbook of Pediatric Obesity: Clinical Management is the most clinically appropriate and scientifically supported source of information available for pediatric health care and research professionals. This comprehensive state-of-the-art and easy-to-use reference can be used to develop programs that provide the best possible care to overweight children in clinical settings. </p><p><strong>Melinda Sothern is co-winner</strong><strong> of the <em>2009 Oded Bar-Or Award for Excellence in Pediatric Obesity Research</em> sponsored by the Obesity Society Pediatric Obesity Section</strong></p><p>Covering clinical evaluation medical aspects of treatment and psychosocial behavioral nutritional and physical activity considerations the book discusses approaches to weight management such as diet behavioral counseling exercise pharmacology and surgery. It presents coverage of applied techniques information and tools for developing modifying implementing and evaluating weight-management programs for children and adolescents in clinical settings. Worksheets menu plans and sample exercise programs are just a few of the features that make this book practical as well as informative. </p><p>It is clear that there is no single solution for every overweight child and the number of options can seem overwhelming. This text provides clinicians with the information and tools necessary to match or tailor the available treatment plans to the medical physical nutritional and emotional needs of their patients.</p>