This book offers a comprehensive review of current research and theoretical approaches? to pediatric obesity. Pediatric obesity is a significant public health concern that requires a multifaceted approach to treatment. Key factors including ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic diversity, health equity and lifestyle behaviors all impact the prevalence of pediatric obesity, and the development of lifestyle interventions must take these into account. Written for mental health providers as well as medical providers such as doctors, nurses, dietitians, and exercise physiologists who provide care to children and adolescents, this book offers a comprehensive review of current research and theoretical approaches, as well as clear descriptions of evidence-based programs that prevent and treat pediatric obesity. With a special focus on psychological factors, including comorbid mental health disorders that are essential to treatment and prevention efforts, the authors incorporate cutting-edge research and their extensive clinical experience as they review evidence-based treatments that can be incorporated into pediatric obesity services including lifestyle interventions, medications, immersion programs, and surgical approaches.
Crystal S. Lim, PhD, ABPP, is an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and human behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). She has been working with children with overweight and obesity and their caregivers for over 10 years in community-based and clinical settings. She co-directs the UMMC pediatric weight management clinic, and conducts research examining medical and psychological comorbidities in pediatric obesity. Dr. Lim is also the training director of the UMMC psychology internship program and is actively involved in training interns in clinical service, research, and professional development. E. Thomaseo Burton, PhD, MPH, ABPP, is an associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). Trained as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Burton's research seeks to develop and implement high quality and culturally-relevant behavioral interventions for children, adolescents, and their families with overweight, obesity, and related cardiometabolic comorbidities. He is a member of the Pediatric Obesity Program at UTHSC and serves as pediatric psychologist for the Healthy Lifestyle Clinic at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Dr. Burton is board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Section I. Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction to Pediatric Obesity Chapter 2. Health Equity, Health Disparities, and Diversity Chapter 3. Weight-Related Stigma and Discrimination Chapter 4. Causes of Pediatric Obesity Section II. Prevention/Treatment of Pediatric Obesity Chapter 5. Psychological Techniques in Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity Chapter 6. Prevention Programs Chapter 7. Retail and Immersion Programs Chapter 8. Weight Loss Medications Chapter 9. Weight Loss Surgery Section III. Psychological Factors in Pediatric Obesity Prevention/Treatment Chapter 10. Child Development and Developmental Concerns Chapter 11. Internalizing Symptoms and Disorders Chapter 12. Externalizing Symptoms and Disorders Chapter 13. Disordered Eating Behaviors Chapter 14. Adverse and Traumatic Experiences Chapter 15. Future Clinical/Research Directions
