a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number DVD 001755

a Personal name Skinner, James S.,

d Dates associated with a name 1936-.

a Title Why Obesity is Dangerous For Your Child's Health

h Medium DVD

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2006

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Insight Media Inc.

a Extent 1 DVD

a Playing time 48 min.

a Summary, etc A major increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity has occurred in industrialized countries over the past few decades. Obesity and the Relative Role of Exercise and Genetics presents information on the increased prevalence of both conditions and discusses the relative role of genes, diet, and physical activity in this phenomenon. The DVD also discusses the important problem of childhood obesity, its consequences, and why it needs to be addressed. Covers trends in overweight among adults and children; the relative role of energy intake (diet) and energy expenditure (physical activity) on body weight; basic description of genetics and the role of genetic factors in the regulation of body weight; problems and consequences of childhood obesity; and why lifestyle is more important than genetic factors for most chronic diseases. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

a Language note Language(s): English

a Language note Subtitle(s): No Subtitle

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Sports

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Health

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Education Cd

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Music

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Biography

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