Obesity and Adolescence- A Public Health Concern.

Intro -- OBESITY AND ADOLESCENCE:A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN -- OBESITY AND ADOLESCENCE:A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN -- Contents -- Preface -- I. Introduction:Obesity as a Public Health Concern -- References -- II. Medical Aspects -- Hypertension and Obesity -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Obesity and Hypertension -- How Obesity Induces Hypertension? -- Definitions of Hypertension in Children and Adolescents -- Treatment of Hypertension in Obese Adolescents -- Pharmacologic Therapy for Obese Hypertensive Adolescents -- Conclusions -- References -- Obesity and Hyperandrogenism -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Pathophysiology -- Diagnostic Criteria -- Suggested Workup -- Outcome -- Treatment Options -- Lifestyle Modification -- Medication Management -- Insulin-Sensitizing Agents -- Regulation of the Hormonal/Androgen Imbalance and Use of OralContraceptives -- Surgical Options -- Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Federal/State Program -- Conclusions -- References -- Obesity and Endocrinology -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Definition -- Incidence and Prevalence -- Medical Conditions Associated with Obesity -- Endocrine Dysfunction in Obesity -- Disturbances of the Insulin and Glucose Metabolism -- Management -- Effect of Obesity on other Endocrine Axes -- Effect of Obesity on Growth Axis -- Effect of Obesity on Thyroid Axis -- Effect of Obesity on Adrenal Axis -- Effect of Obesity on Parathyroid/vitamin D Axis -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Obesity and Dermatologic Issues -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Anatomy and Physiologogy -- Current Researh Perspectives -- Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) -- Confluent and Reticulate Papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud -- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) -- Striae (Striae Distensae) -- Cushing's Disease and Cushing's Syndrome -- Treatment -- Bathing, Soaps and Cleansers -- Shampooing -- Emollients.

Soaks and Bathing -- Topical Corticosteroids -- Antibacterials and Antifungals -- Retinoids -- Genetic Disorders Associated with Obesity -- Conclusions -- References -- Obesity and Eating Disorders -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Epidemiology -- Risk Factors -- Clinical Features -- Assessment -- Treatment -- Medical Management -- Counseling and Therapy -- Psychotropic Medications -- Conclusions -- References -- III. Sexuality -- Obesity and Sexuality -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Defining Sexuality -- Defining Obesity -- Sexuality Development -- Self-esteem and Sexuality -- Impact of Obesity on Sexuality -- Conclusions -- References -- Obesity and Contraception -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs) -- Ortho Evra Patch -- Contraindications to OCPs -- Cardiovascular Complications -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Migraine Headaches -- Other Conditions -- Progestin-only Pills (POPs) (Mini-Pills) -- Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) -- Emergency Contraceptives -- Nuvaring® (Vaginal Ring) -- Implanon® -- Intrauterine Device (IUD) -- Conclusions -- References -- IV. Physical Activities -- Obesity and Sport -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Role of Sport Participation in Prevention and Treatment of Obesity -- Recommendations for Sports -- Conclusions -- References -- Health, Sleeping Habitsand Physical Activity -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Experience from an Australian Study -- What did we Find? -- Our Findings in Context -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Obesity and Lack of Physical Activity -- Abstract -- Introduction -- What Is the Situation in Kentucky? -- References -- V. Psychological Aspects -- The Psychology of Obesity -- Abstsract -- Introduction -- Ethiology -- Obesity in the Adolescent Population -- Social Consequences of Obesity -- Psychological Aspects of Obesity -- Perceptions of Beauty -- Body Dissatisfaction.

Self Image -- Relationship between Overweight and Depression -- Impact of Weight Re-gain after Treatment -- Controversies that Impact the Psychology of Obesity -- Conclusions -- References -- Psychological and Social Development -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Psychosocial Risks for Adolescents -- Psycho-Social Risks for Overweight Adolescents -- Depression -- Self-Esteem -- Eating Disorders -- Body Image -- Stigmatization -- Evaluation of Mental Health -- Suggestions for Mental Health Evaluation -- Conclusions -- References -- Cultural Aspects of Body Satisfaction -- Introduction -- A Study from Thailand -- What did we learn from our study? -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Self-Perception of Body Weight -- Abstract -- Introduction -- How Is Adolescent Self-perception in Taiwan? -- Discussion -- Body Weight Perceptions and Feelings -- Weight-Management Practices -- Relationship between Self-Perception of Body Weight and Weight-Related Variables -- Perception of Body Weight as a Point of Focus -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Overweight Misperception -- Abstract -- Introduction -- What did we find? -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- VI. Nutrition, Environmentand Special Populations -- Obesity and Nutrition -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Nutritional Treatment -- Conclusions -- References -- Obesity Prevention, Environmentand School Transportation -- Abstract -- Introduction -- School Transportation and Health -- Physical Activity and Health -- Physical Activity, Health and Built Environments -- Equity in School Transportation -- Correlates of Walking and Biking to School -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Obesity and Personswith Down Syndrome -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Studies of Obesity in Personswith Intellectual Disability -- Studies of Obesity in Personswith Down Syndrome -- Conclusions -- References.

VII. International Aspects -- Obesity: A Public Health Concernin Australia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Measurement of Overweight -- Epidemiology -- Causes of Overweight -- Food Habits -- Physical Activity -- Sedentary Behaviors -- Consequences -- Policy -- Community-Based Interventions -- Clinical Management -- Future Directions -- References -- Food Choice of Children in Bangkok -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Research -- What did we find? -- Individual Factors -- Social Factors -- Environmental Factors -- External Factors -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Obesity, Adolescence and Israel -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Findings from Israel -- Israel Compared To Europe and the United States -- Recent Studies of Army Conscripts -- Health Related Quality of Life -- Conclusions -- References -- Self-Image, Adolescence and Italy -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Research -- What did we find? -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- VIII. Treatment Aspects -- Adolescent Obesityand Bariatric Surgery -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Bariatric Surgery -- Outcomes -- Conclusions -- References -- Obesity and Pharmacotherapy -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Over-the Counter (OTC) Herbal Agents -- Noradrenergic Products -- Serotoninergic Agents -- Mixed Noradrehergic-Serotonergic Product -- Lipase Inhibitor -- Metformin -- Rimonabant -- Other Medications -- Conclusions -- References -- IX. Acknowledgments -- About the Editors -- About the Division of AdolescentMedicine at the University of Kentuckyin Lexington, Kentucky, United States -- Collaborations -- The Vision -- Target Areas of Interests -- Contact -- About the Department of Pediatrics andHuman Development, Michigan StateUniversity College of Human Medicine,MSU/Kalamazoo Center for MedicalStudies, Kalamazoo,Michigan, United States -- Mission and Service.

Research Activities -- Contact -- About the National Instituteof Child Health andHuman Development in Israel -- Mission -- Service and Academic Activities -- Research Activities -- National Collaboration -- International Collaboration -- Targets -- Contact -- Index.

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