Obesity in children and adolescents
Sarah A. Bradwisch, Erin Smith, Catherine Mooney, Debra Scaccia
Abstract
Childhood obesity is an epidemic in the US. This article discusses the evolution, prevention, and associated physical and psychosocial consequences of and interventions for obesity in the pediatric population.
Topics & Concepts
PsychosocialObesityChildhood obesityPsychological interventionMedicinePopulationPhysical activityPediatricsPsychologyEnvironmental healthGerontologyPsychiatryOverweightPhysical therapyEndocrinologyObesity, Physical Activity, DietEating Disorders and BehaviorsObesity and Health Practices