A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
In the historical record there is abundant evidence that obesity was a medical and health concern as long as medicine has been practiced. The idea of diet and exercise are bulwarks in the fight against obesity in history from the time of Hippocrates to the 16th centuryaa span of 2, 000 years. However, our scientific understanding of this problem is only a little over 200 years old. An examination of the root cause of what many consider the obesity epidemic, A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome traces the origins and types of obesity and its treatment. Examining in detail the developing treatment for obesity, this book provides: A history of obesity, including treatment, proposed causes, and perceptions An examination of the causes and problems associated with obesity A discussion of lifestyle, diet, exercise, and treatment strategies A detailed look at the medications and surgeries available for obesity The fact that we have an epidemic of obesity today that is covering the globe suggests that the strategically simple ideas of eating less and exercising more, ideas that require commitment and personal involvement by the individual, have not been very successful. As we move forward in trying to understand this problem, we need to be alert to strategies and tactics that may not require individual motivation and commitmentahistory has shown that they do not work well. This book supplies guidance on developing and designing novel strategic interventions against obesity and metabolic disorders.Behavioral weight loss programs can produce weight losses of up to 10% over 6 months. ... Low calorie diets produce significantly more weight loss than control diets, but the amount ac of fat, carbohydrate, and protein are not significantanbsp;...
| Title | : | A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome |
| Author | : | George A. Bray |
| Publisher | : | CRC Press - 2011-03-28 |
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