Handbook of obesity : clinical applications / edited by George A. Bray, Claude Bouchard.

Other author Bray, George A.
Other author Bouchard, Claude.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : M. Dekker, ©2004.
Descriptionx, 403 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects
Obesity.

Contents Pt. I. Evaluation: Classification and evaluation of the overweight patient -- Obesity and the primary care physician -- Cultural differences as influences on approaches to obesity treatment -- Bias, prejudice, discrimination, and obesity -- pt. II. Prevention: Prevention of obesity -- Influence of obesity-producing environments -- Prevention and management of dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome in obese patients -- Obesity and eating disorders -- pt. III. Treatment: Exercise as a treatment for obesity -- Preventing weight regain after weight loss -- Sympathomimetic and serotonergic drugs used to treat obesity -- Drugs that modify fat absorption and alter metabolism -- Leptin: from laboratory to clinic -- Drugs on the horizon and drugs relegated to history -- Drugs with thermogenic properties -- Herbal and alternative approaches to obesity -- Surgical treatment of obesity: an overview and results from the SOS study.
General noteCompanion vol. to: Handbook of obesity : etiology and pathophysiology.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004558434
ISBN0824747739 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks RC628 .H289 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold