Community interventions in obesity-related chronic diseases

Community interventions in obesity-related chronic diseases

The rate of obesity continues to climb in the United States in all age groups. National reports, including the Trust for America’s Health annual report State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, highlight key findings and policy recommendations. The need to continue to work towards s...

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Main Authors: Cirignano, Sherri M. (Author), Elnakib, Sara A. (Author), Ensle, Karen (Author), Zellers, Christine (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick, New Jersey Rutgers University Libraries (RUcore) 2023.
Series:Open textbook library.
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Medicine > Textbooks
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Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Chapter One: Definition of Obesity: Current Trends and Statistics
  • Chapter Two: Measuring Obesity and Balancing Calories
  • Chapter Three: Intro to the Consequences of Obesity
  • Chapter Four: Dietary Interventions for Obesity Prevention
  • Chapter Five: Physical Activity Interventions for Obesity Prevention
  • Chapter Six: Community Interventions in Obesity Prevention
  • Chapter Seven: Community Intervention in Childhood Obesity
  • Chapter Eight: Cancer and its Relationship to Obesity
  • Chapter Nine: A Health Equity Lens in Obesity Related Chronic Disease Prevention Programs

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