Obesity Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention

Name: Obesity Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention
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ISBN: 9780736003285

ISBN-10: 0736003282

ISBN-13: 9780736003285

Edition: 2003

Authors: Ross Andersen, Jack Wilmore

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Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention is a comprehensive professional reference of weight management research and techniques. Featuring chapters from some of the world's top specialists in the field of weight control, it provides the most current and accurate information available today for treating obesity.The textbook combines a literature review with practical applications, incorporating expert analysis and synthesis of obesity treatment and prevention. The book is an important resource that will prepare health professionals and clinicians to help patients of all ages manage this complex and pervasive disease.Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention…

Book details

List price: $99.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 5/23/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.98" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Foreword



List of Contributors


Preface


Acknowledgments



Etiology of Obesity



Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States




Psychosocial Correlates and Consequences of Obesity




Economic Aspects of Obesity: A Managed Care Perspective




Genetic Influences on Obesity




Assessment of the Obese Patient



Health-Related Quality of Life in Obese Individuals




Body Composition Assessment in the Obese




Clinical Evaluation of the Obese Patient




Dietary Intake: Recording and Analyzing




Assessment of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure




Treatment and Prevention



The Importance of Body Weight Maintenance in Successful Aging




Treating and Preventing Pediatric Obesity




Medical Nutrition Therapy Application




Physical Activity Treatment




Physical Activity As a Therapeutic Modality




Helping Individuals Reduce Sedentary Behavior




Physical Activity Promotion As a Public Health Strategy for Obesity Prevention




Medication for Weight Management




Future Directions in Treating Obesity



Index


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