Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and PreventionObesity: 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 devotes an entire chapter to treating and preventing obesity in children and discusses other relevant topics: In addition, graphs, tables, and chapter summaries make it easy for busy professionals to find and review key issues on the topic. As obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate throughout the world, this reference provides practitioners with the latest insight into integrating physical activity, nutrition, psychology, and medicine to help obese patients manage their weight. |
Contents
Psychosocial Correlates and Consequences of Obesity | 17 |
A Managed Care Perspective | 33 |
Genetic Influences on Obesity | 43 |
Assessment of the Obese Patient | 57 |
Body Composition Assessment in the Obese | 73 |
Clinical Evaluation of the Obese Patient | 85 |
Recording and Analyzing | 99 |
Assessment of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure | 111 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy Application | 177 |
Physical Activity Treatment | 187 |
Physical Activity As a Therapeutic Modality | 203 |
Helping Individuals Reduce Sedentary Behavior | 217 |
Physical Activity Promotion As a Public Health Strategy | 239 |
Medication for Weight Management | 255 |
Future Directions in Treating Obesity | 271 |
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Treatment and Prevention | 139 |
Treating and Preventing Pediatric Obesity | 155 |
About the Editor 301 | |