Child and Adolescent Obesity Applications -- Childhood Obesity Treatment Literature Review -- Practical Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Interventions -- Adolescent Obesity: Review of the Treatment Literature -- Adolescent Obesity -- Innovations in Preventing and Treating Obesity in Children and Adolescents: The Role of Physical Activity Interventions -- Treating Obesity in the Adult and Elderly Populations -- Why Do Some People Lose Weight and Keep It Off? Ten Common Steps for Successful Weight Loss Over the Lifespan -- Obesity and Older Adults: To Lose or Not to Lose??? -- Low-Intensity Exercise as a Treatment Intervention in Obese Adults -- Bariatric Surgery -- Treatment Resources for Providers -- Books, NIH and Journal Helpful References -- Web-Based Resources
Summary
Obesity is a major risk factor for a variety of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, endocrinologic, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and behavioral disorders
