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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early Life (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early Life (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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During the past decade since the first edition of this practical
work was published, global prevalence of obesity has increased by
epic proportions, and physical fitness levels have continued to
decline. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early Life,
Second Edition analyzes cutting-edge longitudinal and
cross-sectional data on morphological, nutritional, and functional
characteristics related to environmental factors to assess how the
lifestyle choices we make when we're young deeply impact overall
health and wellness throughout our lives. Includes Step-by-Step
Nutrition and Exercise Plans Extensively revised and updated, this
definitive second edition synthesizes new, original research
findings related to anthropometric and body composition data,
dietary intake, cardiorespiratory function, motor and psychomotor
skills, muscle strength, and biochemical and physiological
parameters of preschool-age children. The book supplies
ready-to-implement nutrition and exercise plans that are
appropriate for children in this age group. Almost tripling the
number of references, the text includes new chapters that address
the role of genetic factors in addition to prevention techniques,
consequences, and treatment of obesity. It also compares body mass
index, body composition, and the shifts of adiposity rebound on an
international scale. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in
Early Life, Second Edition emphasizes that to preserve a
high-quality of life no matter your age, it is crucial that a
foundation of healthy nutrition and optimal physical activity,
which increases the level of physical fitness, be cemented early
on. In effect, this book illustrates why early prevention always
trumps a cure.
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