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Obesity represents the second leading cause of preventable mortality in the United States each year behind only cigarette smoking. Underlying causes of obesity include genetic propensity, inadequate physical activity and poor nutritional habits. A wide variety of complex behaviors contribute to the development of both childhood and adult obesity.

Table of Contents
List of Contributors
Preface

Modern Management of Obesity: The Value of a Multidisciplinary Approach
Exercise Management of the Obese Patient
Dietary Management of the Obese Patient
Behavioral Strategies for Enhancing Weight Loss and Maintenance
Drug Treatment of Obesity
Surgery for Morbid Obesity
Managing Obesity to Lower the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Other Chronic Conditions
Childhood Obesity
Obesity and Health: Public Policy Implications and Recommendations
Obesity Research in the New Millennium
Index

Lifestyle Obesity Management

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    A Paperback by James M. Rippe, Walker Carlos Poston, Kyle Mcinnis


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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/14/2003 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781405103442, 978-1405103442
      ISBN10: 1405103442
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Obesity represents the second leading cause of preventable mortality in the United States each year behind only cigarette smoking. Underlying causes of obesity include genetic propensity, inadequate physical activity and poor nutritional habits. A wide variety of complex behaviors contribute to the development of both childhood and adult obesity.

      Table of Contents
      List of Contributors
      Preface

      Modern Management of Obesity: The Value of a Multidisciplinary Approach
      Exercise Management of the Obese Patient
      Dietary Management of the Obese Patient
      Behavioral Strategies for Enhancing Weight Loss and Maintenance
      Drug Treatment of Obesity
      Surgery for Morbid Obesity
      Managing Obesity to Lower the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Other Chronic Conditions
      Childhood Obesity
      Obesity and Health: Public Policy Implications and Recommendations
      Obesity Research in the New Millennium
      Index

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