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Book SynopsisSugar is toxic, addictive and everywhere. So what chance do you have of living sugar-free?With busy lives and little time left for cooking we find ourselves relying on a diet of processed food. But this is what's responsible for our chronically expanding waistlines, soaring levels of diabetes and a catalogue of diseases.Dr Robert Lustig reveals the truth about our sugar-laden food:Why conventional low-fat weight loss advice won't work: not every calorie is the same, and skipping lunch doesn't mean it's ok to eat dessertWhy too much sugar can cause serious illness even if you are not overweightHow the food industry is filling our diets with hidden sugars and which foods you must cut out to avoid themHow governments are complacent about, and even complicit in, exacerbating our food debacleHe will radically change the way you see your food and give you more than a fat chance of a healthier, happier and smarter life!Trade ReviewA top ten New York Times bestseller ‘Lustig has all the shocking facts at his finger tips, but he also has strategies to help us wean ourselves off the white stuff. The result, he promises, won't be just fitter bodies, but sharper minds too: the book to get your new year off to a virtuous start.’ Guardian, Books of the Year ‘This important book could finally push you to shed those extra pounds, if not save your life’ Evening Standard ‘A fascinating new book’ Daily Mail ‘Fascinating and topical.’ Daily Express ‘His lucid and well-informed analysis should help inform the debate on this ever-expanding problem.’ Sunday Times ‘Lustig explains the biochemistry of metabolism, and the vicious cycle of obesity, with patient clarity’ Guardian ‘Lustig offers way that we can help ourselves and improve our health … but his chief aim is a new regulatory climate’ Telegraph ‘Crammed full of hard-hitting insights that may shock the reader into immediate dieter change (and it did me)’ Barbara J King, TLS ‘The best book I’ve read on the relationship between diet and health.’ Dr Andrew Weil ‘Lustig has all the shocking facts at his finger tips, but he also has strategies to help us wean ourselves off the white stuff … the book to get your new year off to a virtuous start’ The Guardian, ‘Food Books of the Year’

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Book SynopsisBy the 500,000-copy bestselling author of The Obesity Code. Recipes to revolutionalise the way you cook, eat, and live. In The Obesity Code, Dr Jason Fung introduced the idea that obesity is caused by our hormones, specifically insulin, and offered practical, easy-to-follow advice on how to lose weight for good. Now, The Obesity Code Cookbook makes it easier than ever to follow his methods. Over 90 mouth-watering recipes — from slow-roasted pork shoulder to chia pudding and almond cake — showcase healthy fats, nutrient-dense foods, and low or no carbs, with diet plans to help balance your nutrition and energy requirements with your long-term health objectives. The Obesity Code Cookbook is an indispensable tool for home cooks looking to lower insulin, lose weight, or simply lead a healthy, longer life.Trade Review'If you like the idea of intermittent fasting … but don’t like the idea of starving yourself, this book is perfect for you.’ * Closer *Praise for The Obesity Code ‘Dr Jason Fung’s explanation of insulin resistance and the accompanying insulin model of obesity is original, brilliant and game changing.’ * Zoë Harcombe, author of The Harcombe Diet *Praise for The Obesity Code: ‘Fung zeroes in on why insulin resistance has become so prevalent and offers specific outside-the-box solutions that have emerged as the key to maximising health.’ * Jimmy Moore, author of Keto Clarity *Praise for The Obesity Code: ‘If more doctors and people were able to understand these causes and implement Dr Fung’s actionable advice then we would be able to start reversing the obesity epidemic tomorrow.’ * Sam Feltham, USA Today World Fitness Elite Trainer of the Year *

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Book SynopsisIn this revised and updated edition, renowned cardiologist William Davis explains how eliminating wheat from our diets can prevent fat storage, shrink unsightly bulges and reverse myriad health problems.Every day we eat food products made of wheat. As a result millions of people experience some form of adverse health effect, ranging from minor rashes and high blood sugar to the unattractive stomach bulges that preventative cardiologist William Davis calls wheat bellies'. According to Davis, that fat has nothing to do with gluttony, sloth or too much butter: it's down to the whole grain food products so many people eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.After witnessing over 2,000 patients regain their health after giving up wheat, Davis reached the disturbing conclusion that wheat is the single largest contributor to the nationwide obesity epidemic and its elimination is key to dramatic weight loss and optimal health.In Wheat Belly Davis exposes the harmful effects of what is actually a Trade Review‘Fascinating, compelling, and more than a little entertaining, Wheat Belly may be the most important health book of the year.’Dana Carpender, author of 500 Low-Carb Recipes ‘Comprehensive, readable and witty… Take [Dr Davis’] advice to lose wheat from your diet and you’ll likely be paid back many times over in the form of a slimmer, healthier body and a better functioning brain.’Dr. John Briffa BSc MB BS nutritional physician and author of Waist Disposal

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Book SynopsisWhat if everything you knew about the biology of body weight is wrong? According to compelling, leading-edge science, being overweight isn''t just the result of too many cheeseburgers and not enough cardio. Another silent factor is contributing mightily to our obesity epidemic: obesogens.These toxins--which are everywhere, from our food containers to furniture--sabotage our efforts to lose weight by disrupting our endocrine system, altering how we metabolize fat and permanently changing our fat cells, despite our efforts to count calories, exercise, and lose weight. Even scarier: lab tests have proven that these chemicals can irreversibly re-program the expression of our genes, which means that obesity can become an inherited trait. The chemicals we''re exposed to will not just meaningfully affect our health, but our children''s health, and future generations as well.Sound like science fiction? Dr. Blumberg was the first to coin the term obesogens in 2006 when the ir

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Book SynopsisLighten Up about Lightening UpWith sassy advice and funny motivational quotes, this journal will be your trusty companion whether you’re starting a new diet, looking to lose weight, or simply trying to eat healthier. Whatever your goals, use this handy journal to set a plan of action, track your food and other habits, and hold yourself accountable—all while having fun along the way! So Forking Healthy will help you:   • Record your food and habits. Daily logs give you space to write down what you ate, how you moved your body, and how you engaged in self-care.   • Measure your progress. Use the weekly tracker to gauge weight loss and evaluate what’s worked and what you want to do better moving forward.   • Get motivated and inspired. Tips on how to start eating healthy and how to stick to your plan, as well as quotes from

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Book SynopsisThe book illustrates how parents who are participating in family-based treatment (FBT) for their child's eating disorder (ED) may enhance their chances of achieving optimal outcomes for their child by more successfully navigating the challenges that often impede progress in treatment and recovery.The stance of the book is transdiagnostic, so that the information provided spans all ED diagnoses including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and atypical ED presentations as well as conditions that fall outside current diagnostic criteria. This book aims to help parents identify how they can make the most out of FBT therapy no matter which ED symptoms their child experiences. Case vignettes across the diagnostic and clinical spectrum are used liberally throughout the book, not only to illustrate examples of some of the specific challenges families face, but to help parents normalize the emotions they may feel around their experience of trying to help their child and around their experience of participating in the FBT intervention itself. A respectful and supportive tone makes this resource accessible and jargon-free for parents, and provides useful information and approaches for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and allied health practitioners who deliver FBT to young people and families.Trade Review"This is the book I've been waiting for—the definitive guide to implementing family-based treatment (FBT) at home, by the top experts in the field! Whether your child has anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, this book will be your lifeline. Making Family-Based Treatment For Eating Disorders Piece by Piece picks up where weekly therapy sessions end and real life begins, with genuine validation, practical advice, realistic case examples, and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations. I will be recommending it to all of my FBT families."Jennifer J. Thomas, PhD, co-director, Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital; associate professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; immediate past president, Academiy for Eating Disorders"Every parent undergoing FBT will want to read this book. It covers the most challenging scenarios illustrated by real examples from families including how to separate the illness from your child, how to stay aligned with your refeeding partner, and how to handle big emotions such as self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Examples are provided for all types of eating disorders. This comprehensive resource is a valuable follow up to 'Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder', and provides more in-depth solutions to some of the most common pitfalls encountered during FBT. Clinicians who provide FBT will also find this book extremely helpful." Jennifer Couturier, MD, MSc, FRCPC, medical co-director Eating Disorders Program, McMaster Children's Hospital; associate professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada "Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the best available, quickest acting intervention for eating disorders in adolescents. Whilst FBT may not work for everyone, an effective 'dose' of FBT as soon as possible after diagnosis confers the best prognosis. This book, based on over 20 years of clinical research experience of delivering and studying FBT, addresses the doubts, anxieties and challenges parents commonly experience when implementing FBT. Written by experts, full of empathy and understanding, and underpinned by science, this book is a 'call to arms' for parents and clinicians about why trying and persisting with FBT is the best first line strategy in combatting these potentially devastating disorders. Real world examples, in the form of brief vignettes, illustrate each of the topics across the full range of eating disorder diagnoses: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. I recommend this book as essential reading for all parents of adolescents newly diagnosed with an eating disorder." Dascha Nicholls, professor, Imperial College London; national specialist advisor on eating disorders, NHS England; past president, Academic for Eating DisordersTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The First Challenge: Taking Immediate and Decisive Action 2. The Madness of Causes: Losing Focus by Trying to Figure Out Why the Eating Disorder Developed 3. Working Together: When We are in a Lifeboat, We All Need to Row Together 4. Big Feelings: How Too Much Worry About a Child's Emotions Can Undermine Success 5. Stop Blaming Your Child or Yourself: How Knowing Fighting an Eating Disorder is Different From Fighting Your Child or Yourself Helps You Succeed 6. Do Not Try to Reason with an Eating Disorder: Why Trying Reasoning with a Child with Eating Disordered Thinking Doesn't Work 7. Deferring to Experts is Not the Answer: How Expecting Other Professionals to Solve the Problem Can Interfere with Progress in FBT 8.Why is This So Hard: How Patience and Persistence are the Keys to Success in FBT 9. Does Everything Have to Stop? Balancing Academic Progress, Athletics, or Activities and ED Recovery 10. Don't Give Up Too Soon: Why it is Important to Accomplish the Goals of FBT to Reduce the Likelihood of Relapse 11. Find Support: Why it is Important for Parents to Seek Support from Professionals, Families, Friends, and Organizations 12. Bringing it All Together and Moving On

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended at the 2019 BMA Medical Book AwardsLiving with Bariatric Surgery: Managing Your Mind and Your Weight aims to help those who are considering bariatric surgery develop a psychological understanding of their eating behaviour and the changes needed in order to make surgery successful. It is also a resource for those who have undergone surgery to help them adapt to the physical, psychological and relationship adjustments that occur. Whilst the benefits of bariatric surgery are significant, the psychological challenges it presents for patients have been overlooked. This book will help patients develop a realistic view of bariatric surgery and the changes required. It incorporates the real-life experiences of people who have had bariatric surgery, showing how they have responded to the psychological and behavioural changes after surgery, and also features helpful psychoeducation, exercises and strategies to facilitate reflection Trade Review"If you want to understand the potential challenges of bariatric surgery and how best to manage them, this is the book for you. Dr Ratcliffe clearly has a wealth of experience working with people who have had weight loss surgery. In this book you will not only find many interesting facts about surgery but also numerous practical ways to prepare and remain on track for years to come. I will be recommending this to all my patients and students coming to work with me."Dr Jackie Doyle, Clinical Psychologist, Centre for Weight Management, Metabolic and Endocrine Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust."Denise Ratcliffe has worked in the field of bariatric psychological support for the past 10 years, and her book, Living with Bariatric Surgery, has been made possible by the privilege of having listened to thousands of people recount their stories of life before and after bariatric surgery. These stories echo through the pages of the book, and are interspersed with practical advice, adding richness to the material and making it not only a useful resource, but also, at times, a moving read."The Lancet, March 2019Table of ContentsTable of contentsIntroductionPart 1: Getting ready for bariatric surgeryChapter 1 Developing a balanced and realistic view of bariatric surgery.Chapter 2 Creating new habits and making changes in preparation for bariatric surgery. Chapter 3 Understanding and managing your emotional relationship with food.Chapter 4 Final steps before surgery.Part 2: Life after bariatric surgeryChapter 5 Life on the other side: adjusting to early life changes after bariatric surgery. Chapter 6 Negotiating weight changes after bariatric surgery: the honeymoon period and beyond. Chapter 7 Negotiating your new relationship with food and managing pitfalls.Chapter 8 Improving psychological wellbeing and managing psychological pitfalls after surgeryChapter 9 Physical activityChapter 10 Body image and body confidenceChapter 11 Changes in relationshipsChapter 12 Unmet weight loss expectations and weight regain after bariatric surgery

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This self-help book explores the problems created by having ready access to high fat foods designed to taste good. Because we evolved in conditions of relative scarcity we have few natural food inhibitors and so most diet books try to encourage people to inhibit their eating by highly rule governed behaviours which have to be constantly worked at. However, this can lead to various forms of self-criticism which can undermine efforts at self-control. As a result our relationship with eating can be complex, multifaceted and problematic.Beating Overeating Using Compassion Focused Therapy uses Compassion Focused Therapy - a groundbreaking new therapeutic approach - to understand and work with our urges and passions for food. We can learn to enjoy and accept food and pay attention to our biological and emotional needs. This book is for people who have tried diets and found that they don't work and will enable the reader to have a healthier and happier relationship with food and their body.Topics covered: The relationship between our brains and food, the evolutionary background to finding, conserving and eating food How too much or too little food affects the brain, why diets don't work, factors affecting our eating behaviour (tastes, stress, comfort, etc) Body shape and culture Developing an inner compassion for one's relationship with food - recognising what we need and what is helpful

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“[A] down-to-earth guide to mindful cooking. … Those looking to adapt to a healthier diet shouldn’t pass this up.” — Publishers Weekly “The recipes are terrific—well designed and stress-free. She roasts fish fillets over slices of grapefruit, orange and lime…piles capers and pecorino into thin-sliced raw brussels sprouts; she puts whole-wheat flour and shredded coconut into her chocolate-chip cookies; and everything comes out as beautifully as she promises.” — The New York Times Book Review on The Happy Cook “A beautiful, sweet, and lovely book that would make a great gift for anyone, especially high school and college graduates and soon-to-be-brides. Daphne’s advice and perspective are rooted in openness, kindness, and an underlying desire to find happiness and fun in all the areas of her life.” — Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman on Relish “[Daphne’s] young woman’s handbook is about living life to its fullest—not waiting for something to happen—at home, in love, or at work.” — Cosmopolitan on Relish “With Daphne Oz, it’s about the whole picture. Not just cooking healthy weeknight meals, but also about how to throw a good party…In other words, she’s a lady after our own Kitchn hearts, and we are happily besotted with her new book, Relish.” — The Kitchn on Relish “I’m obsessed with this book. I love books that have a beautiful aesthetic, and . . . there are so many delicious recipes—[Daphne’s] not depriving us of incredible, beautiful, or amazing meals.” — Gabrielle Bernstein on Relish

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Book SynopsisThis practical, accessible book teaches readers how to practice healthy body image habits and let go of an emphasis on body image through research, activities, and personal stories.Body neutrality is a body image approach focused on finding acceptance and liberation from the body-focused culture in which we live. Body neutrality is a shift toward seeing our bodies as a vessel of who we are rather than as who we are. This guide is organized into thirteen chapters, each outlining a different concept of body neutrality ranging from comparison and identity to mindfulness and gratitude, inviting participation from the reader through end-of-chapter activities. For anyone aiming to release the enslaving emphasis placed on appearance in a world where body obsession has become inappropriately normal, this book will provide insight and practical guidance toward freedom.Body Neutrality is for anyone struggling with self-esteem and body image issues who aimsTable of Contents1. Introduction to Body Neutrality 2. The Comparison Trap 3. Identity Is Separate from Physicality 4. Mindfulness and Body Image 5. Most Things Are More Important than Appearance 6. I Release the Enslaving Emphasis I Place on My Body 7. Our Bodies Aren’t Meant to be "Achievements" 8. Body Empowerment 9. Body Gratitude 10. Body Neutrality Is a Practice, Not a Destination 11. You’re Allowed to Take Up Space 12. What Happens When You’re Body Neutral?

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Book SynopsisWhat if it were possible to lose body fat without hunger?Based on the latest research into the how and why of the obesity crisis, The Boring Diet shares a practical plan, accidentally discovered by the author, to lose excess weight, preserve lean body mass, and get control over your hunger.In this exciting and groundbreaking book you’ll learn: Why most diet plans work – for a while – but then stall out. Why low carb and keto are “half right” and why our body’s particular pleasure response to food, not insulin particularly, is the more effective cause of obesity. How a groundbreaking approach to alcohol and drug therapy can be applied to the problem of addictive food. The biochemistry of food addiction, written in easy-to-understand language. How two studies involving a mystery “goop” and rats eating supermarket food provide clues to the causes of obesity. Why hunger is a relative concept, and how your body uses it to trick you into eating junk food. How to attack hunger from two directions by making your food environment less interesting – boring! – and providing healthy alternatives. The foods you absolutely must eliminate from your environment if you are to have any hope of success. Why low carb diets work, if followed, but also why they almost always eventually fail. How Hollywood stars routinely gain and lose weight for movie roles. The “BCAT” method for silencing your nagging hunger. What a drug with a miraculous ability to cure alcoholism – if the right procedure is followed – can teach us about combatting food addiction. A simple sample meal plan that applies all of the principles of the book. Why The Boring Diet is a simple, but not easy, way to retrain your brain’s relationship to food. Why you should weigh yourself daily. How following The Boring Diet imperfectly can still produce great results. The purpose of exercise and why it’s important for physical and mental health but has almost no impact on weight loss. Why the “Valley of Fat Loss” makes it so difficult to stick with a weight loss effort to achieve true fitness. Why people who are already at a healthy weight need to implement the principles of The Boring Diet to ensure continued fitness in our “obesogenic” society. The Boring Diet should be read by everyone who struggles with excess weight. Utilizing the latest concepts in biochemistry, neuroscience, addiction science, and how these were applied in the author’s personal journey to maintain weight loss over more than a decade, The Boring Diet is a short, concise, easy-to-read solution. In the author’s words: “I don’t recommend taking my advice blindly, but testing it for yourself. I’m not a doctor, just an independent, analytical thinker. I have had some success in business, which helps me sort through complex information amid uncertainty to develop practical plans of action. The doctors don’t seem to have the answers either, given the obesity epidemic. I hope what I say makes sense and is useful to you, but test it for yourself, take what’s useful, and discard the rest.”

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Book SynopsisBased on input from current users, this new edition has been streamlined and redesigned and enhanced with more food images. It also features updated carbohydrate, protein, and fat information for a wide variety of food and beverages that reflect the diverse populations trying to lose weight. This edition includes a new section on goal setting, action-oriented eating plan tips throughout, dedicated pages for notes, and a customizable eating plan.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Easy 5-Ingredient Ketogenic Diet Cookbook comes an essential guide to making keto meals in the Instant Pot.Bestselling author Jen Fisch knows that making lifestyle changes is challenging.

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide to evidence-based and emerging psychological interventions in the treatment of severe obesity and related comorbidities. Case vignettes and clinical dialogues show how core skills and treatment principles can be integrated into daily clinical encounters.Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. Introduction to Psychological Care in Severe Obesity: 1. Psychosocial issues in severe obesity Sanjeev Sockalingam and Raed Hawa; 2. The role of psychosocial interventions to support medical and surgical treatments of severe obesity Stephanie Sogg, Molly Atwood and Stephanie Cassin; 3. Weight stigma and related social factors in psychological care Paula Brochu, Rebecca Pearl and Laurie Simontacchi; 4. Engaging individuals with severe obesity in care Jon Hunter and Robert Maunder; Part II. Adapting Motivational Interviewing for Severe Obesity: 5. Motivational interviewing for behavioural and lifestyle changes in severe obesity Lauren David and Stephanie Cassin; 6. Motivational interviewing for disordered eating in severe obesity Josie Geller, Megumi Iyar and Erin Dunn; 7. Motivational interviewing for medication and vitamin adherence in severe obesity Marlene Taube-Schiff and Richard Yanofsky; Part III. Adapting Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Severe Obesity: 8. Cognitive behavioural therapy for behavioural and lifestyle changes in severe obesity Aliza Friedman and Stephanie Cassin; 9. Cognitive behavioural therapy for disordered eating in severe obesity Alexis Fertig and Wynne Lundblad; Part IV. Adapting Mindfulness and Compassion Based Therapies for Severe Obesity: 10. Mindfulness-based therapies in severe obesity Jean Kristeller, Susan Wnuk and Chau Du; 11. Compassion-focused therapy in severe obesity Jacqueline Carter, Kerri Bojman and Allison Kelly; Part V. Additional Psychological Therapies Adapted for Severe Obesity Care: 12. Family-focused interventions in severe obesity Anna Wallwork and Annie Basterfield; 13. Support groups for severe obesity Susan Wnuk, Lorraine Gougeon and Annie Basterfield; 14. Telephone-based psychological interventions in severe obesity Stephanie Cassin, Adrienne Mehak and Sanjeev Sockalingam; 15. Web-based and smartphone application based psychological interventions in severe obesity Melvyn Zhang, Alvona Loh and Roger Ho; 16. Psychosocial interventions for other common psychiatric comorbidities in severe obesity Sarah Royal and Danielle MacDonald; Part VI. Integrated Approaches in Obesity Care: 17. Integrated models of obesity care Raed Hawa and Sanjeev Sockalingam; 18. An integrated psychological approach to obesity care Stephanie Cassin, Raed Hawa and Sanjeev Sockalingam; Index.

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Book SynopsisChildhood obesity has several early-onset adverse effects on all body organs and the metabolism. Moreover, as obesity tracks from childhood to adulthood, it can be an underlying factor for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases, which are the worldwide leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Such chronic diseases can result from lifelong accumulation of some risk factors, including obesity. Therefore, sustained interventions are necessary to tackle the onset or progression of childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is no more limited to high-income countries; it has a rapid growing trend in low and middle-come countries. In addition to genetic background, environmental disruptor chemicals and their epigenetic effects are of important underlying factors for the escalating trend of childhood obesity and the trans-generational aspects of obesity. It is noteworthy to consider the early life determinants of childhood obesity, including prenatal, perinatal and post-natal factors, are usually preventable. Dietary habits are formed in the first years of life; therefore it is of crucial importance to establish healthy habits from early life. Food industry, food environment, and social media are important factors influencing the food choices for families and their children. On the other hand, parents are the most important role models for lifestyle habits of their children. In addition to preventative measures, it is important to know how to manage excess weight in growing children, who need enough macro- and micronutrients for their growth, but need to have controlled food intake. Various family-based and school-based interventions are suggested in this regard. In addition to energy intake, it is essential to increase the energy expenditure by regular exercise. Most healthcare providers are not aware of appropriate physical activity for weight control in the pediatric age group. Sometimes the process of weight gain is not correctly prevented or controlled in children and adolescents, and they would suffer from morbid obesity necessitating surgical treatment. Limited evidence-based information is available about these aspects of childhood obesity. This book is written with collaboration of international experts with different scientific backgrounds, who contributed in gathering the updates and findings from their experience on how to deal with the complex factors related to childhood obesity. The main focus of this book is on providing updated information on all above-mentioned aspects related to childhood obesity. It is expected that researchers, health care providers, physicians, health decision makers, and families would find this book as a beneficial tool for implementing widespread measures for prevention and control of childhood obesity.Table of ContentsPreface; Childhood Obesity in Lower and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs); Epigenetics and Childhood Obesity; Food Environment and Childhood Overweight and Obesity; The Association of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Childhood Obesity; Family-Related Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity; Simple Interactive Tools Supporting the Diagnosis of Obesity, Hypertension and Low Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents; Sleep Patterns and Sedentary Behaviors: Is the Association with Obesity Already Evident in Childhood?; Parental Factors Associated with Childhood Obesity; Cardiovascular System in Childhood Obesity; Associations of Overweight/Obesity and Cardio Metabolic Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents Participating in the PEP Family Heart Study; Metabolically Healthy Obesity in the Childhood: A Pattern or a Transient State?; Protecting Children from Unfavorable Food Marketing; Actions to Promote the Intake of Healthy Foods by Children; Lifestyle Modifications and Dietary Approaches to Prevent Obesity Hypertension among Children and Adolescents; Appropriate Physical Activities for Controlling Childhood Obesity; An Overview of Interventions for Controlling Obesity in Pre-School Children; Effect of School Programs for Healthy Eating and Active Living to Prevent Childhood Obesity; Surgery to Treat Obesity in Children and Adolescents; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the risk factors, challenges and health implications of obesity. Topics include the implications for behavioural solutions to weight control in the general population; obesity prevalence and socio-economic position; moral, scientific and social dimensions of the fat body; dietary approaches to obesity; and metabolic syndrome in weight management.

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Book SynopsisThe world-wide problem of obesity has increased to epidemic proportions over the last several decades and continues to grow. Obesity is now a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the western world. Due to the limited success of dieting, lifestyle changes and medical therapy, bariatric or weight-loss surgery has become increasingly important in the fight against obesity. At this time, bariatric surgery -- now commonly called metabolic surgery -- has been shown to be the most effective and durable treatment for obesity. This book provides the reader with a comprehensive, evidenced-based and updated review of all aspects relating to bariatric surgery. The introductory chapters provide a broad overview of basic concepts such as the epidemiology of obesity, its medical treatment and related psychological issues. Preoperative evaluation of the bariatric patient and selection of the most appropriate operation is thoroughly discussed. The different types of operations and their risks and benefits are examined in depth. The text also focuses on practical issues in postoperative management and nutritional follow-up. Specific attention is given to pre-pregnancy and pregnancy considerations including pregnancy outcome following bariatric surgery and the optimal bariatric-pregnancy interval. Written by international experts, this book is a valuable resource for a broad spectrum of clinicians and healthcare professionals dealing with obesity. It also serves as a pragmatic reference for all those involved in the care of bariatric or obese patients who are considering bariatric surgery. Medical and nursing students as well as residents in surgery, medicine, obstetrics/gynaecology, and family practice will also benefit from it at any stage of their training.

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Trade Review[Prevention and Management of Complications in Bariatric Surgery] is very comprehensive to guide a variety of healthcare professionals including surgeons (bariatric as well as general), primary, care general practitioners, specialists (medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, respiratory, paediatrics), psychologists, dieticians, nurse specialists, nurses, and others including trainees and medical students. * Sanjay Agrawal, Bariatric News *This book covers a breadth of information ranging from preoperative evaluation to postoperative complication management in a very succinct summary of current knowledge and practice recommendations. The highlights are the sections on prevention and management of preoperative complications and the standards and guidelines for perioperative care of bariatric patients. * Doody's *Table of ContentsPart One: Standards & Guidelines for Perioperative Care of the Bariatric Patient Part Two: Perioperative Complications I Prevention and Management of Complications - Preoperative Chapter 1. Preoperative Medical Evaluation Chapter 2. Preoperative Psychological Evaluation Chapter 3. Evaluating Surgical Risk Using Risk Scoring Systems Chapter 4. Application of Statistical Methods in Bariatric Surgery Chapter 5. Online Preoperative Risk Assessment Tools II Prevention and Management of Complications - Operating Room Chapter 6: Operating Room Set Up Chapter 7: Anesthesia and Recovery Chapter 8: Intra-operative Events III Prevention and Management of Complications - Postoperative Chapter 9: Overview of Postoperative Medical Complications Chapter 10: Infectious Complications Chapter 11: Thromboembolic Complications Chapter 12: Biliary Complications Chapter 13: Nutritional Deficiencies Chapter 14: Endocrine Complications Chapter 15: Reducing Post-operative Readmissions IV Prevention and Management of Complications - High Risk Comorbidities Chapter 16: Super Morbidly Obese Chapter 17: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Chapter 18: Cardiovascular Disease Chapter 19: Chronic Kidney Disease Chapter 20: Chronic Liver Disease Chapter 21: Elderly V Prevention and Management of Complications - General Considerations Chapter 22: Management of Intestinal Failure after Bariatric Surgery Chapter 23: Revisional Surgery Chapter 24: Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery Chapter 25: Endoscopic Management of Complications Chapter 26: Radiologic Assessment and Management of Complications Part Three - Procedure Specific Complications VI Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Chapter 27: Leaks, Ulcers, Strictures, & Fistulas Chapter 28: Intestinal & Rare Complications Helling, VII Sleeve Gastrectomy Chapter 29: Leak Chapter 30: Narrowing and Stenosis Chapter 31: Reflux, Esophagitis, Chronic Nausea VIII Gastric Band Chapter 32: Gastric Band Complications IX Malabsorptive Procedures Chapter 33: Biliopancreatic Diversion and Duodenal Switch X Historic and New Procedures Chapter 34: Jejuno-ileal Bypass Chapter 35: Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Chapter 36: Gastric Plication Chapter 37: Gastric Balloon Chapter 38: Single Anastomosis Malabsorptive Procedures Part Four: Economic and Legal Considerations of Complications Chapter 39: Medico-Legal Considerations Chapter 40: Economic Costs of Complications

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Book SynopsisHit the reset button with 150 recipes and a 15-day diet plan from the celebrity trainer and New York Times bestselling author frequently featured on Khloé Kardashian’s Revenge BodyWhether you’re looking to lose significant weight or just those last five pounds, The Body Reset Diet Cookbook will help you reset your body and lose weight immediately with 150 slimming recipes!New York Times bestselling author Harley Pasternak revolutionized dieting with The Body Reset Diet and now offers more recipes from his proven program to help you slim down permanently. In this cookbook companion you’ll find:• 50 amazing smoothies that will keep you satisfied while boosting your metabolism • 100 simple, single-dish meals that include scrambles, sandwiches, soups, salads, and stirfries • Satisfying snack combinationsThe Body

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