Libros: Catálogo General > Obesidad

by Per Björntorp

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The prevalence of obesity has now reached such proportions that in many parts of the world it is one of the most dominant health problems. Obesity leads to a number of serious diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and cancer as well as psychological problems and a poor quality of life. Obesity research is now very active and understanding of the disease has greatly increased. The International Textbook of Obesity offers a definitive coverage of the area by the world's experts looking at epidemiology, causes, current research and management.

- Gives an up-to-date account of the field
- Edited by a leading expert in the area
- Contributions from an impressive array of authors
- Chapters at the cutting edge giving new perspectives on the issues

This will be a lasting reference work for a wide range of academic and professional health care workers, including obesity research specialists, diabetologists, nutritionists, practising physicians and endocrinologists.

Contenidos

List of Contributors

Preface

EPIDEMIOLOGY

- Obesity as a Global Problem (V. Antipatis & T. Gill).
- The Epidemiology of Obesity (J. Seidell).
- Body Weight, Body Composition and Longevity (D. Allison, et al.).

DIAGNOSIS

- Anthropometric Indices of Obesity and Regional Distribution of Fat Depots (T. Han & M. Lean).
- Screening the Population (B. Lindahl).
- Evaluation of Human Adiposity (S. Heymsfield, et al.).

APPETITE REGULATION AND OBESITY PREVENTION.

- Role of Neuropeptides and Leptin in Food Intake and Obesity (B. Jeanrenaud & F. Rohner-Jeanrenaud).
- Regulation of Appetite and the Management of Obesity (J. Blundell).
- Physiological Regulation of Macronutrient Balance (S. Jebb & A. Prentice).
- Fat in the Diet and Obesity (B. Heitmann & L. Lissner).
- Energy Expenditure at Rest and During Exercise (B. Ekblom).
- Exercise and Macronutient Balance (A. Tremblay & J.-P. Despris).

PATHOGENESIS AND TYPES OF OBESITY

- The Specificity of Adipose Depots (C. Pond).
- Causes of Obesity and Consequences of Obesity Prevention in Non-human Primates and Other Animal Models (B. Hansen).
- Social Status, Social Stress and Fat Distribution in Primates (C. Shively & J. Wallace).
- Centralization of Body Fat (P. Bjvrntorp).
- Obesity and Hormonal Abnormalities (R. Pasquali & V. Vicennati).
- Cortisol Metabolism (B. Walker & J. Seckl).
- Drug-induced Obesity (L. Breum & M. Fernstrom).
- Pregnancy (H. Harris).
- Social and Cultural Influences on Obesity (J. Sobal).
- Cessation of Smoking and Body Weight (K. Ward, et al.).

COMPLICATIONS

- Visceral Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome (R. Rosmond).

- Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (A. Hodge, et al.).
- Cardiovascular Disease (A. Tiengo & A. Avogaro).
- Obesity, Overweight and Human Cancer (M. Hill).
- Pulmonary Diseases (Including Sleep Apnoea and Pickwickian Syndrome) (T. Robinson & R. Grunstein).
- Obesity and Gallstones (S. Heshka & S. Heymsfield).

MANAGEMENT

- Health Benefits and Risks of Weight Loss (L. Khaodhiar & G. Blackburn).
- Treatment: Diet (S. Rvssner).
- Recent and Future Drugs for the Treatment of Obesity (L. van Gaal, et al.).
- Treatment: Hormones (B. Andersson, et al.).
- Why Quality of Life Measures Should Be Used in the Treatment of Patients with Obesity (M. Sullivan, et al.).
- Surgical Treatment of Obesity (J. Kral).
- Swedish Obese Subjects, SOS (L. Sjvstrvm).

Index.

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Editorial: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.