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• 1. Defining the obesity problem
• 2. Obesity prevalence and trends
• 3. The health consequences of obesity
• 4. Causes of obesity
• 5. Individual interventions to treat obesity
• 6. Population approaches to preventing obesity References Index.
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Obesity and its linked morbidity and mortality is a significant public health challenge on a global scale and places a burden not only on the individual but also on society as a whole. This Mini-Guide presents key themes relating to this challenge, including the means of measuring obesity, the most recent prevalence and trends, the health consequences and causes of obesity along with approaches to counter obesity both at an individual and a population level.
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• Fast Facts: Obesity; Front cover; Imprint page; Introduction;
• Chapter 1: Epidemiology;
• Chapter 2: Patient assessment;
• Chapter 3: Causes and science;
• Chapter 4: Cardiometabolic consequences;
• Chapter 5: Other consequences;
• Chapter 6: Management: diet;
• Chapter 7: Management: physical activity;
• Chapter 8: Management: behavioral therapy;
• Chapter 9: Pharmacological and surgical treatments;
• Chapter 10: Specific patient groups;
• Chapter 11: Management tools and programs; Useful resources; Back cover.

Healthcare professionals working at the coal face of primary care are now faced daily with the challenge of both preventing and treating obesity. Fast Facts: Obesity, written by leading experts in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of the causes and implications of obesity, and is packed with practical advice on the assessment and management of the obese patient. It explains clearly how to achieve the seemingly simple objective of a negative energy balance, through caloric restriction and increased physical activity, and the importance of changing patients' habits and attitudes through behavioral therapy. The book provides the latest information on adjunctive pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery, the latter being a vital and cost-effective means of improving health and quality of life in some individuals. The authors also explore issues specific to the management of obesity in children, pregnant women and the elderly. As well as being a disease in its own right, obesity is a key risk factor for serious chronic conditions -type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and many cancers - and also leads to a plethora of non-fatal but debilitating health problems, including musculoskeletal problems (e.g. osteoarthritis), respiratory problems and obstructive sleep apnea. This exciting new title in the Fast Facts library is complementary to the recently updated Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus as well as Fast Facts titles covering the numerous conditions associated with obesity (e.g. hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea). It is an invaluable resource for any healthcare professional who wants to understand and manage this major threat to human health.

• Background and history
• Problems, controversies, and solutions
• Worldwide perspective
• Chronology
• Biographical sketches
• Data and documents
• Directory of agencies, programs, and organizations
• Selected print and nonprint resources.

In this timely and revealing handbook, two of the foremost experts on obesity provide an up-to-date, scientifically accurate, yet accessible study of our current understanding of the causes, consequences, and most effective responses to this persistent health threat. Obesity: A Reference Handbook helps readers unravel the connections between obesity, genetics, and the environmental and behavioral factors that might exacerbate the condition. It brings together the latest findings from a wide range of recent studies, including those aimed at defining obesity, analyzing diets, and evaluating medication and surgical treatments. The handbook also explores the economic and social ramifications of obesity, covering issues such as weight discrimination and the complex question of how to determine responsibility for prevention and treatment. Readers will also encounter the researchers, businesses, activists, and government agencies working to alleviate obesity in the United States and worldwide.
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• Cover; Obesity The Venus of Willendorf; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction;
• Chapter 1: Symptoms and Diagnosis;
• Chapter 2: Causes and Contributing Factors;
• Chapter 3: Treatment and Therapy;
• Chapter 4: Future Prospects; Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography; About the Author; Index; Ad Page; Back Cover

Obesity is a global health problem that has reached epidemic levels. The worldwide prevalence of adult obesity is 13 percent of adults and 7 percent of children. This book describes how obesity results from an imbalance between the intake of food energy and the expenditure of energy from physical activity and increases the risk of serious health problems including heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, and several types of cancer. The author explains how body mass index (BMI) can be used to screen for obesity, but that its diagnosis depends on the clinical laboratory measurement of total body fat content and distribution. The book describes rare forms of obesity caused by a single gene or a genetic syndrome, and common obesity, a complex disease caused by multiple genetic and environmental risk factors. The book presents examples of obesity susceptibility genes and describes obesity genetic testing. It explains that obesity usually can be treated with dietary changes, increased physical activity, and behavioral modification, but that people with extreme obesity or those who have serious health complications require pharmaceutical or surgical interventions. The book describes promising prospects for the treatment of obesity involving new pharmaceuticals, stem cell therapy, gene therapy, and fecal microbiota transplants.

• Obesity: The Scope of a Growing Problem. Etiologies of Obesity. Health Hazards of Obesity. Evaluation of the Obese Patient. Dietary Treatment of the Obese Individual. The Role of Physical Activity in the Treatment of the Obese Individual. Behavioral Modification. Pharmacotherapy. Maintenance of Weight Loss. Surgical Treatment of the Obese Individual. Medical Treatment of Pediatric Obesity. Residential Lifestyle Modification Programs for the Treatment of Obesity. Current Research and Future Hope. Legal Aspects And Issues Related to Bariatric Medical Practice. Appendix A: Notes on Nutrition for Bariatric Ian. Appendix B: Behavioral Modification Forms.
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Addressing a growing epidemic in today's world, Obesity: Evaluation and Treatment Essentials presents practical treatment protocolsfor obesity, including exercise, pharmacology, behavior modification, and dietary factors, from the point of view of the practicing physician. Encompassing a multidisciplinary audience of clinicians and researcher.
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• 1. Definition and introduction to epidemiology of obesity Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 2. Study design in obesity epidemiology research Jacqueline Chu, B.A. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 3. Prevalence and trends in obesity in the United States and affluent countries 19 Ollin Venegas, B.A. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 4. Etiology of obesity Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 5. The global impact of obesity Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 6. The health impact of obesity Elizabeth Kiwanuka, M.D., Ph.D.
• 7. Psychosocial factors and outcomes of obesity Jacqueline Chu, B.A. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 8. The role of diet in the obesity epidemic Elizabeth Kiwanuka, M.D., Ph.D.
• 9. The role of physical activity in the obesity epidemic Elizabeth Kiwanuka, M.D., Ph.D.
• 10. Environmental factors related to the obesity epidemic Lindsey G. Kahan, B.S. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 11. Cultural factors related to the obesity epidemic Zohra Salehi, M.D., Pharm.D.
• 12. Educational factors related to the obesity epidemic Zohra Salehi, M.D., Pharm.D.
• 13. Refined food addiction and its relation to obesity Lindsey G. Kahan, B.S. and Raman Mehrzad, M.D., M.H.L., M.B.A.
• 14. Glycemic index David Kim, M.D.
• 15. Predictors of obesity David Kim, M.D.
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Obesity continues to accelerate resulting in an unprecedented epidemic that shows no significant signs of slowing down any time soon. The World Health Organization reports that in 2016, nearly 2 billion adults were overweight and that worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Obesity: Global Impact and Epidemiology is an important tool in proving a link to new knowledge, serving researchers and clinicians. The field of obesity is evolving very quickly and there is an abundance of scientific data that has emerged and is emerging constantly. Researchers and physicians need new updated information about the epidemiology and global impact of obesity that come from authors that have a wide perspective in the field. For health professionals and researchers, there is a need to understand how obesity begins. While a simple question, the answer is very complex.
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Over 2000 references to worldwide books and journal articles dealing with all aspects of obesity. Classified arrangement. Entry gives bibliographical information (title in English and original language), first author's address, number of references, and language of both paper and summaries. Author, subject indexes.