ABC of Obesity
ABC Series
1. Auflage Mai 2007
64 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Obesity is a hugely expensive and increasing problem worldwide,
leading to disability, reproductive problems, depression and
accelerated metabolic and vascular diseases in a large proportion
of men, women and children. The ABC of Obesity is a new
guide which will aid its effective management, addressing issues
such as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery.
Recent evidence is used to highlight frequent problems, successful
treatment options, and the most common causes.
Written by leading experts, this is a widely accessible text and
an indispensable guide for all general practitioners, junior
doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are
involved in the treatment and research of this common
condition.
Foreword ix
1 Obesity--time to wake up 1
David Haslam, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean
2 Assessment of obesity and its clinical implications 4
Thang S Han, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean
3 Management: Part I--Behaviour change, diet, and activity 8
Alison Avenell, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean
4 Management: Part II--Drugs 12
Mike Lean, Nick Finer
5 Management: Part III--Surgery 16
John G Kral
6 Strategies for preventing obesity 20
Mike Lean, Jose Lara, James O Hill
7 Risk factors for diabetes and coronary heart disease 24
Sarah H Wild, Christopher D Byrne
8 Obesity and vascular disease 27
Debbie A Lawlor, Mike Lean, Naveed Sattar
9 Obesity and cancer 31
Donald C McMillan, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean, Colin S McArdle
10 Obesity and reproduction 34
Jane E Ramsay, Ian Greer, Naveed Sattar
11 Childhood obesity 38
John J Reilly, David Wilson
12 Obesity--can we turn the tide? 42
Mike Lean, Laurence Gruer, George Alberti, Naveed Sattar
Index 47
Glasgow
Mike Lean Professor of Human Nutrition, University of
Glasgow; Visiting Professor of Human Nutrition, University of
Otago; Consultant Physician, Glasgow Royal Infirmary; and Chair of
the Advisory Committee on Research, Food Standards Agency,
London
