Obesity and Related Diseases
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1988
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2nd Revised edition
Churchill Livingstone (Verlag)
978-0-443-03798-6 (ISBN)
Churchill Livingstone (Verlag)
978-0-443-03798-6 (ISBN)
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An examination of human obesity including the techniques for studying body composition and energy intake and expenditure; the definition, prevalence, epidemiology and aetiology of obesity, associated diabetes and other diseases, and its treatment and prevention are covered.
This work aims to update and extend the work reviewed in two previous monographs: "Energy Balance and Obesity in Man" (1978) and "Treat Obesity Seriously" (1981). It attempts to offer an organized and critical view of the whole field of human obesity - the techniques for studying body composition and energy intake and expenditure; the definition, prevalence and epidemiology of obestity; the associated diabetes and cardiovascular diseases; the many factors involved in the aetiology of obesity; the opinions for treatment, how they should be chosen and applied in different clinical situations, and what steps can be taken to prevent obesity.
This work aims to update and extend the work reviewed in two previous monographs: "Energy Balance and Obesity in Man" (1978) and "Treat Obesity Seriously" (1981). It attempts to offer an organized and critical view of the whole field of human obesity - the techniques for studying body composition and energy intake and expenditure; the definition, prevalence and epidemiology of obestity; the associated diabetes and cardiovascular diseases; the many factors involved in the aetiology of obesity; the opinions for treatment, how they should be chosen and applied in different clinical situations, and what steps can be taken to prevent obesity.
Health implications of obesity; definitions and usage; measurement of energy stores including Quetelet's index; measurement of energy intake; measurement of energy expenditure; aetiology of obesity in man; possibilities for the treatment of obesity; practical treatment strategies; investigation and treatment of grade III and grade II obesity; management of grade I and grade 0 obesity; management of obesity with non-insulin-dependent diabetes; management of obesity with hypertension or hyperlipidaemia; other diseases associated with obesity; obesity in pregnancy; management and prevention of obesity in children; obesity and health education. Appendices: weight-reducing diet; energy and protein content of common foods.
| Zusatzinfo | 99 line drawings, references, author index, subject index |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 150 x 230 mm |
| Gewicht | 781 g |
| Themenwelt | Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Biochemie / Molekularbiologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-443-03798-1 / 0443037981 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-443-03798-6 / 9780443037986 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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