Handbook of obesity intervention for the lifespan / Larry C. James, John C. Linton, editors.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This title discusses obesity and shows how it is a major risk factor for a variety of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, endocrinologic, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and behavioral disorders.

Pt. I. 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 -- part II. 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 -- part III. Treatment resources for providers.