Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of obesity management with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Jolanta Weaver. Ideal for any health care professional who cares for patients with a weight problem. This easy-to-read reference addresses a wide range of topics – including advice on how to "unpack" the behavioral causes of obesity in order to facilitate change, manage effective communication with patients suffering with weight problems and future directions in obesity medicine.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. v 6. Preface: Does “Benign Obesity” Exist? - p. ix 7. Part I. The Size of the Problem - p. x 8. Chapter 1. The Global Problem of Obesity - p. 1 9. Chapter 2. Health Economics of Obesity - p. 9 10. Part II. Hormones and Weight Problems - p. 15 11. Chapter 3. Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 and Human Obesity - p. 17 12. Chapter 4. Obesity, Cortisol Excess, and the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis - p. 37 13. Chapter 5. Thyroid and Weight - p. 49 14. Chapter 6. Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - p. 59 15. Part III. Co-Morbidities in Obesity - p. 70 16. Chapter 7. The Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Obesity - p. 71 17. Chapter 8. Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - p. 77 18. Chapter 9. Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - p. 89 19. Chapter 10. Lipid Disorders in Obesity - p. 99 20. Chapter 11. Obesity and the Effects on the Respiratory System - p. 109 21. Chapter 12. The Effect of Obesity on Reproductive Health - p. 123 22. Chapter 13. Obesity and Pregnancy - p. 143 23. Part IV. Genetics and Onset of Obesity - p. 151 24. Chapter 14. Genetics of Obesity - p. 153 25. Chapter 15. Childhood Obesity - p. 163 26. Part V. Bevioural Aspects and Psychosocial Approach to Obesity Management - p. 175 27. Chapter 16. Obesity and Depression - p. 177 28. Chapter 17. Visual Biases in Estimating Body Size - p. 183 29. Chapter 18. Eating Disorders and Obesity - p. 189 30. Chapter 19. Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness in Weight Management - p. 193 31. Part VI. Energy and Metabolism Management - p. 214 32. Chapter 20. The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in Managing Obesity and Achieving Weight Loss - p. 215 33. Chapter 21. Weight Management Programs - p. 231 34. Chapter 22. Breakfast for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity - p. 241 35. Chapter 23. Overview of a Range of Diets in Obesity Management - p. 251 36. Chapter 24. New Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Reversal in Obesity: Acute Calorie Restriction - p. 255 37. Part VII. Pharmacotherapies in Obesity - p. 263 38. Chapter 25. Historical Drug Therapies in Obesity - p. 265 39. Chapter 26. New Therapies in Obesity - p. 271 40. Part VIII. Surgical Approach - p. 279 41. Chapter 27. Medical Management of Patients Before and After Bariatric Surgery - p. 281 42. Chapter 28. Surgical Management of Obesity - p. 287 43. Chapter 29. Psychological Management Before and After Weight Loss Surgery - p. 299 44. Chapter 30. Dietary Interventions for Weight Loss and Essential Aspects of Nutrition Post–Bariatric Surgery - p. 315 45. Part IX. Bottom Line - p. 327 46. Chapter 31. The Future of Obesity Medicine - p. 329 47. Index - p. 335
Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of obesity management with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Jolanta Weaver. Ideal for any health care professional who cares for patients with a weight problem. This easy-to-read reference addresses a wide range of topics – including advice on how to "unpack" the behavioral causes of obesity in order to facilitate change, manage effective communication with patients suffering with weight problems and future directions in obesity medicine.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. v 6. Preface: Does “Benign Obesity” Exist? - p. ix 7. Part I. The Size of the Problem - p. x 8. Chapter 1. The Global Problem of Obesity - p. 1 9. Chapter 2. Health Economics of Obesity - p. 9 10. Part II. Hormones and Weight Problems - p. 15 11. Chapter 3. Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 and Human Obesity - p. 17 12. Chapter 4. Obesity, Cortisol Excess, and the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis - p. 37 13. Chapter 5. Thyroid and Weight - p. 49 14. Chapter 6. Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - p. 59 15. Part III. Co-Morbidities in Obesity - p. 70 16. Chapter 7. The Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Obesity - p. 71 17. Chapter 8. Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - p. 77 18. Chapter 9. Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - p. 89 19. Chapter 10. Lipid Disorders in Obesity - p. 99 20. Chapter 11. Obesity and the Effects on the Respiratory System - p. 109 21. Chapter 12. The Effect of Obesity on Reproductive Health - p. 123 22. Chapter 13. Obesity and Pregnancy - p. 143 23. Part IV. Genetics and Onset of Obesity - p. 151 24. Chapter 14. Genetics of Obesity - p. 153 25. Chapter 15. Childhood Obesity - p. 163 26. Part V. Bevioural Aspects and Psychosocial Approach to Obesity Management - p. 175 27. Chapter 16. Obesity and Depression - p. 177 28. Chapter 17. Visual Biases in Estimating Body Size - p. 183 29. Chapter 18. Eating Disorders and Obesity - p. 189 30. Chapter 19. Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness in Weight Management - p. 193 31. Part VI. Energy and Metabolism Management - p. 214 32. Chapter 20. The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in Managing Obesity and Achieving Weight Loss - p. 215 33. Chapter 21. Weight Management Programs - p. 231 34. Chapter 22. Breakfast for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity - p. 241 35. Chapter 23. Overview of a Range of Diets in Obesity Management - p. 251 36. Chapter 24. New Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Reversal in Obesity: Acute Calorie Restriction - p. 255 37. Part VII. Pharmacotherapies in Obesity - p. 263 38. Chapter 25. Historical Drug Therapies in Obesity - p. 265 39. Chapter 26. New Therapies in Obesity - p. 271 40. Part VIII. Surgical Approach - p. 279 41. Chapter 27. Medical Management of Patients Before and After Bariatric Surgery - p. 281 42. Chapter 28. Surgical Management of Obesity - p. 287 43. Chapter 29. Psychological Management Before and After Weight Loss Surgery - p. 299 44. Chapter 30. Dietary Interventions for Weight Loss and Essential Aspects of Nutrition Post–Bariatric Surgery - p. 315 45. Part IX. Bottom Line - p. 327 46. Chapter 31. The Future of Obesity Medicine - p. 329 47. Index - p. 335
