Child and Adolescent Obesity - by Laura Stewart (Paperback)

About the Book

"Managing and securing a sustained decrease in the prevalence of childhood obesity is one of the major public health challenges of the 21st century. In 2021 the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that there were 39 million children under the age of 5 living with overweight or obesity in the year 2020. While there were over 340 million children and young people (CYP) aged 5-19 living with overweight or obesity in the year 2016 [2]. The WHO demonstrated the importance they placed on tackling childhood obesity to worldwide health by setting a target in 2011 for worldwide childhood obesity prevalence to be no more than 2010 levels by the year 2025"--

From the Back Cover

Address the growing societal problem of childhood obesity with this practical guide

Childhood obesity and its associated health issues remain major societal concerns across both developed and developing worlds. In the United Kingdom, as many as a quarter of all children starting school are living with obesity, and this prevalence only increases as children and young people age. It has never been more critical for dietitians, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to understand the mechanisms of childhood obesity and how to tackle this significant public health issue.

Child and Adolescent Obesity offers a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based overview of this subject. Adopting a modern approach, it incorporates global perspectives, including parent interviews, to produce a thorough and rigorous discussion of best practices. Clear and accessible, it is a must-own for all social and healthcare professionals working with children and adolescents.

Readers will also find:

• In-depth discussion of the building blocks of successful programmes
• Detailed discussion of topics including physical activity, family mealtimes, the whole systems approach, and more
• Guidelines for communicating key concepts related to obesity management with policymakers, senior managers, commissioners, and the general public

Child and Adolescent Obesity is ideal for dietitians, nutritionists, health and social care professionals, and students and trainees for these professions.

About the Author

Laura Stewart, PhD, is Lead Consultant for AppleTree Healthy Lifestyle Consultancy and former Professional Adviser to the Scottish Government. She has completed a PhD in childhood weight management incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research.