Obesity in childhood and adolescence has reached epidemic proportions in all industrialized countries around the world. Its impact on individual lives as well a

This book addresses the ever-increasing problem of obesity in children and adolescents, the long-term health and social problems that arise from this, and appro

Now, in one comprehensive, easy-to-access volume, this essential handbook lays bare the scope of the growing problem of childhood and adolescent obesity. It goe

The prevalence of childhood obesity is so high in the United States that it may reduce the life expectancy of today's generation of children. While parents and

This open access book examines health trajectories and health transitions at different stages of the life course, including childhood, adulthood and later life.