This book reviews quality definition, measurement, improvement, value, and accountability for obesity management. The interplay between quality, cost, access an

Clear, up-to-date guidance for professionals working with children with obesity. One in every six children, and more in some ethnic groups, are obese, which can

This report issues a call for urgent action to combat the growing epidemic of obesity, which now affects developing and industrialized countries alike. Adopting

Psychosocial Care for People with Diabetes describes the major psychosocial issues which impact living with and self-management of diabetes and its related dise

Discrimination based on body shape and size remains commonplace in today's society. This important volume explores the nature, causes, and consequences of weigh