{"product_id":"obesity-interventions-in-underserved-communities-9781421415444","title":"Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe obesity epidemic has a disproportionate impact on communities that are hard-hit by social and economic disadvantages. This book explores effective models for treating and preventing obesity in such communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book, therefore, serves as a showcase of recent grassroots movements that work across disciplines, health systems and sectors to address inequalities by using culturally appropriate approaches. Journal of Public Health\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. Advancing a New Conversation about Obesity in the Underserved\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Literature Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. The Potential of Early Childhood Education as a Successful Obesity Intervention\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Latino Childhood Obesity\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Is That All There Is? A Comprehensive Review of Obesity Prevention and Treatment Interventions for African American Girls\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Dietary Acculturation in U.S. Hispanic Communities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Obesity in Correctional Facilities: A Review of Epidemiology and Etiology\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Weight Loss Interventions in the Mexican American Community\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Commentaries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. In the Way or On the Way? Asking Ourselves about the Role of Contextual Factors in Community- Based Obesity Research\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. The Importance of Public Safety in Promoting Physical Activity and Curbing Obesity within African American Communities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Military and Civilian Approaches to the U.S. Obesity Epidemic\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. A Healthy Weight Disparity Index and Reducing Rates of Obesity and Overweight in the United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Reports from the Field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Obesity Management Organized by Adolescents in Rural Appalachia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Winning Over Weight Wellness: A Culturally Relevant, Interactive Health Program for Underserved Faith- Based Groups\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Latino Migrant Middle School Students as Videographers: Learning about Healthy Choices\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Creating Healthy Environments in Los Angeles through Joint Use of School Facilities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. The Idaho Partnership for Hispanic Health: Enabling Healthy Eating and Active Living in Rural Idaho\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16. Alliance for a Healthy Border: Obesity Prevention in Underserved U.S.- Mexico Border Communities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17. Comienzo Sano: Familia Saludable: Addressing Latino Childhood Obesity through a Community- Based Participatory Research and Bilingual Family- Focused Curriculum\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18. Fine, Fit, and Fabulous: Addressing Obesity in Underserved Communities through a Faith- Based Nutrition and Fitness Program\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19. Changes for Life: A Primary Care– Based Multidisciplinary Program for Obesity in Children and Families\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20. The West Virginia PEIA Weight Management Program: An Innovative Approach to Obesity Prevention and Treatment in Appalachian Communities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21. SOPHE: Sustainable Solutions for Health Equity\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22. The Prevention of Obesity in Homeless Shelter Settings\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23. Get FIT (Fitness Integration Training): A Program to Reduce Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Caregivers\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24. The PILI 'Ohana Project: A Community- Academic Partnership to Eliminate Obesity Disparities in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25. Nutrition Education at Mobile Markets: Community- Engaged, Evidence- Based Interventions to Address Obesity in Low- Income Neighborhoods in Milwaukee\u003cbr\u003eChapter 26. Report from a Pediatric Weight Management Program: Lessons Learned from Six Years of Experience with a Largely Medicaid- Based Population\u003cbr\u003eChapter 27. Healthy Children, Strong Families: Obesity Prevention for Preschool American Indian Children and Their Families\u003cbr\u003eChapter 28. A Structured Weight Management Program for Obese Patients in an Urban Safety- Net Hospital Center\u003cbr\u003eChapter 29. Creating Safe Neighborhoods for Obesity Prevention: Perceptions of Urban Youth\u003cbr\u003eChapter 30. Peer Influence on Obesity- Related Behaviors: Design and Rationale of the Waipahu HART Project\u003cbr\u003eChapter 31. Walking Groups: A Simple, Affordable Intervention Program for Public Housing Developments\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529530909015,"sku":"9781421415444","price":68.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781421415444.jpg?v=1731875978","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/obesity-interventions-in-underserved-communities-9781421415444","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}