Childhood and Adolescent Obesity

This book covers the development and treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity. It is written from a biopsychosocial perspective and explores obesity from a holistic perspective. First, the book addresses the extent of the obesity epidemic and how obesity is defined and assessed in children. Subsequently, it chronicles the varying causes and contributors to childhood obesity as well as the physical, psychological, and social consequences of it. Next, how childhood obesity is assessed by a psychologist and the potential psychological disorders related to obesity are discussed. The remainder of the book includes descriptions of specific interventions for childhood obesity. Moreover, the intervention section integrates a community-based perspective that is often lacking in the literature and specifically addresses underserved populations. Finally, this book concludes with practical case studies, discussion questions, and case recommendations.