Publisher's Synopsis
Although the life-threatening consequences of obesity are mainly seen during adulthood, it is now clear that obesity-related degenerative diseases, including type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension and atherosclerosis, begin in the first years of life. This book presents an up-to-date review of biological, medical and psychological aspects of childhood obesity from a holistic point of view. Special emphasis is given to problems specific to paediatric obesity such as the development of adipose tissue, metabolic peculiarities, clinical features of syndromic obsesity, psychosocial factors and strategies for prevention and treatment. The volume highlights recent progress and delineates future research objectives.
