Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence

Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence is a comprehensive reference that addresses the increasing prevalence and complex management of obesity in pediatric and adolescent populations. Edited by leading experts Wieland Kiess, Claude Marcus, and Martin Wabitsch, the book explores the multifactorial causes of obesity—including genetic, metabolic, behavioral, and environmental factors—and emphasizes evidence-based approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It bridges clinical practice and research, offering guidance for healthcare providers, researchers, and public health professionals concerned with childhood and adolescent obesity.

Key Features:

• Covers the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical consequences of obesity in children and adolescents.
• Explores genetic, metabolic, behavioral, and environmental contributors to obesity.
• Provides evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment, including lifestyle, dietary, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions.
• Highlights psychosocial aspects and long-term health outcomes associated with pediatric obesity.
• Includes case studies and clinical guidance for assessment, monitoring, and individualized care plans.
• Serves as a resource for pediatricians, endocrinologists, nutritionists, and public health professionals.