EXCESS BODY WEIGHT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. GUIDE

Obesity in children and adolescents is a problem that affects an increasing number of young people worldwide. This guide provides a compendium of knowledge about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. It is an invaluable source of information for parents, caregivers, and doctors who want to effectively help young patients in the fight against this serious health problem.

• Comprehensive approach to the problem of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents
• Detailed discussion of the causes and risk factors
• Practical tips for diagnosis and treatment
• Nutritional recommendations tailored to the needs of young patients
• The role of physical activity in the process of obesity treatment
• Psychological aspects of excess body weight in children and adolescents
• Step-by-step procedure in the GP's office

The guide "Excess Body Weight in Children and Adolescents" is a publication that comprehensively and accessibly discusses the problem of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. The authors, experienced medical specialists, present the spectrum of obesity conditions, diagnostic methods, treatments, and nutritional and therapeutic recommendations. This book is an invaluable aid for parents, caregivers, and doctors who want to effectively support young patients in the fight against excess body weight.

The publication contains detailed information on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Poland, definitions and criteria for recognizing overweight and obesity, risk factors for excess body weight, and complications associated with overweight and obesity. The authors also discuss metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents, nutritional management in infants and toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as nutritional management in school-age children and adolescents.

The book also includes chapters devoted to physical activity in the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents and the psychological aspects of excess body weight. As a result, the reader receives comprehensive knowledge about all aspects related to the problem of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. This guide is not only a source of knowledge, but also a practical guide that will help parents, caregivers, and doctors in the effective treatment and prevention of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.

The publication was published by the renowned PZWL publishing house, which guarantees high substantive and editorial quality. The book has 134 pages and is available in paperback. The 234x148 mm format makes the guide handy and easy to use. The year of publication 2021 proves the timeliness of the information contained therein.