Index page for: Handbook of Pediatric Obesity: Clinical Management

Table of Contents Clinical Management of Pediatric Obesity: An Overview, D.M. StyneReferencesCLINICAL MANAGEMENTThe Business of Weight Management, M.S. SothernIntroduction The Planning ProcessDesigning Health Promotion Interventions Implementing a Health Promotion Program Evaluating a Health Promotion ProgramSummaryReferencesMEDICAL ASPECTS OF TREATMENTMedical Complications and Comorbidities of Pediatric Obesity, M.S. JacobsonGenetic Syndromes Associated with Childhood Obesity Endocrine DisordersCardiovascular Complications Insulin Resistance Syndromes Gastrointestinal SystemPulmonary Complications of Obesity NeurologicalOrthopedicReferencesMedical Aspects of Treatment: The Role of the Physician, S.T. GordonIntroductionRole of the Primary Care Practitioners The Role of the Physician in the Treatment of Overweight Youth ConclusionReferences PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONSPsychosocial Considerations during Treatment, J. SchwimmerIntroduction Underlying/Comorbid PsychopathologyFamily Psychosocial Issues Psychosocial ConsequencesPsychosocial Tools ConclusionReferences Weaknesses and Strengths in the Response of the Obese Child to Exercise, C. VanVrancken-Tompkins, M.S. Sothern, and O. Bar-OrIntroductionResponses of the Obese Child to ExerciseImplications of Exercise PrescriptionSummary References CLINICAL EVALUATIONClinical Evaluation: Diagnosis, Medical Testing, and Follow-up, N.F. Krebs, and M.S. SothernPrevalenceCauses/Risk Factors Comorbidities Treatment Approaches DiagnosisReferrals EducationFollow-UpSummary References Nutritional Assessment of the At-Risk for Overweight and Overweight Child and Adolescent, N. CoppermanIntroduction Home Environment Assessment School Environment Assessment.Community Environment AssessmentPhysical Activity Assessment Psychosocial Assessment Dietary Intake AssessmentPhysical and Laboratory AssessmentsNutritional Care Plan and Case Management References Behavioral and Psychosocial Assessment Tools, S. Johnson, and T.K. von AlmenBehavioral Assessments Psychosocial AssessmentsSelf Esteem Anxiety Measures of Eating DisordersFamily Measures ConclusionReferences Exercise Testing, T. Rowland, and M. LoftinPhysiological ConsiderationsCardiovascular Fitness Autonomic Function Blood Pressure Ventilatory Anaerobic Threshold Running/Walking Economy ReferencesDIETARY APPROACHESPediatric Obesity Dietary Approaches in Clinical Settings: A Survey of the Options and Recommendations, M.S. Sothern, C. VanVrancken-Tompkins, and L.K. CarlisleIntroductionVLCDs in the Clinical Setting References Nutrition Education, H. Schumacher, C. VanVrancken-Tompkins, and M.S. SothernIntroductionNutrition Education and Individual CounselingNutrition Education and Group CounselingNutrition Education in Multidisciplinary Settings Nutrition Education and Alternative Dietary ApproachesA Sample Nutrition Education Curriculum in the Clinical SettingSummary References BEHAVIORAL COUNSELINGBehavioral Counseling: Family-Based Behavioral Counseling in Clinical Settings, P. Davis Martin, and V.H. MyersBehavioral Treatment TechniquesOverview of Family-Based Studies Parent Training or Modeling Interventions Individual Treatment ApproachesSummary References EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITYIncreasing Physical Activity in Overweight Youth in Clinical Settings, C. VanVrancken-Tompkins, C. Brooks, C. Th?lin, and M.S. SothernIntroductionMotivational Theories and Models Motivational Techniques to Increase Physical Activity Summary References Exercise and Physical Activity: Exercise Training Programs and Metabolic Health, S. Owens, PhDIntroduction Components of Metabolic Health in the Pediatric Obesity/Exercise Literature Effects of Exercise on Components of Metabolic Health Summary of Components of Successful Exercise ProgramsReferences INTERNET-BASED APPROACHESInternet-Based Treatment for Pediatric Obesity, D.A. Williamson, H. Walden, E. York-Crowe, and T.M. StewartBackgroundUtilization of the Internet for Weight ManagementHIPTeens Summary and Conclusions References PHARMACOLOGYPharmacologic Treatment of Adolescent Obesity, C.E. Crerand, T.A. Wadden, and R.I. BerkowitzIntroductionPharmacological Agents for the Treatment of ObesityUse of Orlistat with Adolescents and ChildrenUse of Sibutramine with Adolescents MetforminClinical Implications and Conclusions References SURGERYSurgical Management of Pediatric Obesity, T. Inge, M. Zeller, S. Kirk, and S. DanielsIntroductionPrimary Care Provider Considerations before Referral of Surgical Candidates Comprehensive Team Assessment of the Patient Referred for Bariatric SurgeryPostoperative Management Final Words of CautionSummary References INTERDISCIPLINARY, INTERACTIVE, GROUP INSTRUCTIONInterdisciplinary, Interactive Group Instruction: Orientation, Evaluation and Monitoring Progress, L.K. Carlisle, and S.T. GordonIntroduction OrientationEvaluationMonitoring ProgressSummary References Interdisciplinary, Interactive, Group Instruction, T.K. von Almen, M.S. SothernBehavioral Therapy: Group Counseling Sessions, Follow-Up, and Relapse PreventionSetting LimitsSelf Monitoring of Food and Activity (Appendix 3.I)Cue Elimination Stimulus Control Goal Setting, Short-Term, Long-Term, and Weekly (Appendix 3.O and Appendix 3.P) Goal Assessment (Appendix 3.R)Behavioral Substitution or Replacement (Appendix 3.S) Relapse PreventionApplied Activities and Experiences (Appendices 3.U to 3.Z)Family Physical Activity and Fitness Education SessionsPediatric Obesity and Exercise Performance Exercise Instruction in Interactive, Interdisciplinary Clinical Settings Lesson 1: Benefits of Exercise, Exercise safety, Warming-Up, Exercise Prescription, and Increasing Your Daily Activity - The MPEP-Step Lesson 2: Exercise Intensity and Pacing Skills (Metabolic Systems), Cooling Down After ExerciseLesson 3: Aerobic Exercise - Modified Field Sports, the Homework Rule Lesson 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance: MPEP PUMP, Strength Training Circuit, Creating Indoor Play Areas Lesson 5: Family Field Sports - Aerobic Volleyball, Creating Outdoor Play AreasLesson 6: Flexibility, Flex Test I, and Stretch and Flex Class Lesson 7: Aerobic Exercise and Cardiopulmonary Endurance, Steady State - Monitoring Heart Rate and Aerobic CircuitLesson 8: Exercise Prescriptions, The Fit Kit Walking Program Lesson 9: Review Muscular Strength and Endurance: Pull Your Own Weight Series Lesson 10: Park Day - Outdoor PlayNutrition Education SessionsReferences Appendix 1: Clinical Management Forms Appendix 2: Testing/Measurement Protocols Appendix 3: Sample Intervention Materials Index