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 approaches to prevention and management. Aimed at doctors, and all health-care professionals, it will be of interest to all those concerned with the increasing prevalence of obesity in both the developed and developing world. It covers all aspects of obesity from epidemiology and prevention to recent developments in biochemistry and genetics, and to the varied approaches to management which are influenced by social and clinical need. A foreword by William Dietz and a forward-looking 'future perspectives' conclusion by Philip James embrace an international team of authors, all with first-hand experience of the issues posed by obesity in the young. This comprehensive survey of an important and growing medical problem will help inform, influence and educate those charged with tackling this crisis.

‘The epidemic of obesity is not yet viewed with the urgency it demands …The questions and challenges that the epidemic provokes provide us with an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a new field.’

William H. Dietz - from the Foreword

‘The authors have tried to focus not only on what to do to prevent obesity, but also on how and by whom (family, school, health professionals, government and industry). Those working with obese children will find the chapters on home-based care and management through activity especially practical.’

Source: Public Health Nutrition

‘Child and Adolescent Obesity is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to childhood obesity, including its causes and consequences in terms of health and social problems, and possible methods of prevention and management. The information throughout the book is practical and realistic whilst still outlining the complexities involved. This book will be a useful, up-to-date tool for all those dealing with childhood obesity, particularly doctors, nurses, dietitians and other health professionals.’

Source: Nutrition Bulletin

‘… this book is a useful compendium of the wide range of issues and disciplines related to pediatric obesity, presented from a European perspective. The book offers something for everyone.’

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

‘… the book is a stepping stone for the reader to begin understanding and more effectively managing obesity. I highly recommend it …’.

Source: Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

'… includes a wealth of information on childhood and adolescent obesity written by scholars from around the world … The book is well organized and a pleasure to read … ideal for researchers and health professionals as well as for use in human biology courses on childhood and adolescent obesity.'

Source: Annals of Human Biology