Obesity in childhood and adolescence has reached epidemic proportions in all industrialized countries around the world. Its impact on individual lives as well a

This open access book examines health trajectories and health transitions at different stages of the life course, including childhood, adulthood and later life.

Despite adults’ best preventive efforts, childhood obesity is on the rise in most areas of the world, and with it the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, hypertens

Understanding the relationship between energy balance and obesity is essential to develop effective prevention programs and policies. The International Agency f

This volume reviews recent findings on the physiological, genetic, environmental and behavioural factors that predispose children and adolescents to obesity and