Handbook of obesity : etiology and pathophysiology / edited by George A. Bray, Claude Bouchard.

Other author Bray, George A.
Other author Bouchard, Claude.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Marcel Dekker, ©2004.
Description1046 pages ; 29 cm
Subjects
Obesity.

Contents Pt. I. History, definitions, and prevalence: Historical framework for the development of ideas about obesity -- Evaluation of total and regional adiposity -- Ethnic and geographic influences on body composition -- Prevalence of obesity in adults: the global epidemic -- Fetal origins of obesity -- Pediatric overweight: an overview -- Obesity in the elderly: prevalence, consequences, and treatment -- Economic costs of obesity -- Pt. II. Etiology: Genetics of Human Obesity -- Molecular genetics of rodent and human single gene mutations affecting body composition -- Rodent models of obesity -- Primates in the study of aging-associated obesity -- Behavioral neuroscience and obesity -- Experimental studies on the control of food intake -- Diet composition and the control of food intake in humans -- Central integration of peripheral signals in the regulation of food intake and energy balance: role of leptin and insulin -- Development of white adipose tissue -- Lipolysis and lipid mobilization in human adipose tissue -- Lipodystrophy and lipoatrophy -- Uncoupling proteins -- Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor y and the transcriptional control of adipogenesis and metabolism -- Biology of visceral adipose tissue -- Resting energy expenditure, thermic effect of food, and total energy expenditure -- Energy expenditure in physical activity -- Endocrine determinants of obesity -- Endocrine determinants of fat distribution -- Sympathoadrenal system and metabolism -- Energy expenditure and substrate oxidation -- Skeletal muscle and obesity -- Nutrient partitioning -- Pt. III. Pathophysiology: Obesity and mortality rates -- Etiology of the metabolic syndrome -- Obesity as a risk factor for major health outcomes -- Effects of obesity on the cardiovascular system -- Obesity and lipoprotein metabolism -- Obesity and blood pressure regulation -- Obesity and diabetes -- Obesity and gallbladder disease -- Obesity and pulmonary function -- Obesity, arthritis and gout -- Obesity, pregnancy and infertility -- Physical activity, obesity and health outcomes -- Obesity and quality of life.
General noteCompanion vol. to: Handbook of obesity : clinical applications.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004273493
ISBN0824709691 (acid-free paper)

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Joyner General Stacks RC628 .H29 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold