Global dimensions of childhood obesity / Richard K. Flamenbaum, editor.

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Contributors: Flamenbaum, Richard K.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2007.
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Table of Contents:
  • Childhood obesity in transitional countries: a South African perspective / J. Mukuddem-Petersen and M.A. Petersen
  • Child overweight and obesity in global perspective: emergent risks related to household wealth, social status and urbanism in developing countries / Alexandra Brewis and Mary C. Meyer
  • Childhood obesity in the eastern Mediterranean region / Roya Kelishadi
  • Adolescent obesity: an increasing problem: Turkey and other countries' status / Naci Öner
  • Magnitude and possible contributors of childhood obesity in Iran: implication for action / Behnoush Mohammadpour-Ahranjani [and others]
  • The endogeneous obesity we still don't recognize / Geni Balaban and Gisélia Alves Pontes da Silva
  • Childhood obesity: the view from the family / Anders Lindelof
  • Development of child food preferences: the role of age, experience and exposure / Meredith S. Dolan, Michael Henderson and Myles S. Faith
  • Obesity: current research and dilemmas / Roger J. Harris [and others]
  • Childhood obesity: caregivers' perceptions, attitudes and behaviors related to physical activity and inactivity / Mozhdeh B. Bruss [and others].