Emphasizing effective prevention strategies, Obesity: Dietary and Developmental Influences identifies those dietary factors most significant to weight gain. It provides a synopsis of the latest research on obesity, investigating all major lines of evidence, and clarifies common misconceptions, while helping to prioritize those targets for behavior change that are likely to have a favorable impact on obesity. With evidence-based recommendations, Obesity: Dietary and Developmental Influences presents valuable information for nutritionists, public health professionals, health care providers, community organizations, researchers, and policy makers.