1st Edition
Obesity Dietary and Developmental Influences
Edited By Gail Woodward-Lopez, Lorrene Davis Ritchie, Dana E. Gerstein, Patricia B. Crawford
Copyright 2006
354 Pages
by
CRC Press
354 Pages
46 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
360 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Focusing on prevention rather than treatment, Obesity: Dietary and Developmental Influences reviews and evaluates the determinants of obesity. The book uses evidence-based research as a basis to define foods and dietary behaviors that should be supported and encouraged as well as those that should be discouraged. This comprehensive review represents a critical step forward in the quest to... Read more
Introduction. The Obesity Epidemic. The Obesity Prevention Network Determinants of Energy Imbalance Workgroup. A Focus on Prevention. Defining Target Behaviors: A First Step. Methodology. Search Process and Criteria. Article Abstraction and Manuscript Format. Lines of Evidence. Critical Periods. Intrauterine Growth and Birth Weight. Infancy. Adiposity Rebound. Early Puberty. Pregnancy. Postpartum. Menopause. Elderly. Dietary Influences on Energy balance. Total Calories. Energy Density. Macronutrient Intake. Minerals and Vitamins. Vegetables and Fruits. Sweetened Beverages and Fruit Juice. Restaurant-Prepared Foods. Dietary Patterns. Variety of Foods. Reduced-Fat Food Products. Portion Size. Meal and Snack Patterns. Parenting Influences. Breastfeeding. Food Insecurity. Conclusions. When to Intervene: Critical Periods in the Development of Obesity. What to Recommend: Dietary Influences on Energy Balance. Implications. Priorities for Further Research. Reference.
Biography
Woodward-Lopez, Gail; Ritchie, Lorrene Davis; Gerstein, Dana E.; Crawford, Patricia B.
