Management of Childhood Obesity

Foreword David W. Haslam Preface Acknowledgements Glossary 1. Introduction 2. How fat is fat? Measuring and defining overweight and obesity 3. Where should overweight/obese children be managed? 4. How do we approach the overweight/obese child and family? 5. The clinical assessment: what are the special points? 6. What complications should we look for now and later? 7. How does psychology influence management? 8. Management: what do we mean by lifestyle changes? 9. How can we reduce energy intakes? 10. How can we increase energy expenditures? 11. What else can be done? 12. How can we sustain healthy weight management? 13. What can we do to prevent childhood overweight and obesity? References Index.