Overweight and the Metabolic Syndrome:
Author | : George A. Bray |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 347 |
Release | : 2007-02-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387321646 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387321640 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Overweight and the Metabolic Syndrome: by : George A. Bray
Download or read book Overweight and the Metabolic Syndrome: written by George A. Bray and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-02-16 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book provides an overview of topics related to obesity. These include associated health risks, childhood obesity, genetics, evaluation, treatment, behavioral strategies, and successes and failures in preventing obesity. The volume covers evaluation guidelines, different approaches to treatment, including diet, exercise, behavior, drugs, and surgery to deal with the current world-wide obesity epidemic.