PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS IN AN OBESOGENIC CONTEXT

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS IN AN OBESOGENIC CONTEXT

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Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter I: Measurement and Surveillance of Physical Activity in the Pediatric Obesity Research

1.1. Self-Report

1.2. Direct Observation

1.3. Double Labeled Water (DLW)

1.4. Heart Rate Monitors

1.5. Motion Sensors

Pedometers

Accelerometers

1.6. Selection of a Measurement Tool for Obesity Research

Chapter II: Current Evidence on the Effect of Physical Activity on Childhood Obesity and its Metabolic-Related Disorders

Chapter III: How to Promote Physical Activity among Overweight and Obese Children

3.1. Physical Activity Promotion among Obese Children: Paradigm and Actors’ Role

School and Day-Care Center: Role of School Staff and Peers

Home: Role of Parents and the Family

Neighborhood: Implication of Neighbors and Role of Policy Decision Makers

Primary Care Setting: Role of Primary Care Providers

Conclusion

References

Index