Textbook of Obesity: Biological, Psychological and Cultural Influences

Overview

This multidisciplinary textbook places obesity within a wider account of biology, behavior, and social context. Edited by Sharon R. Akabas, Sally Ann Lederman, and Barbara J. Moore, it brings together explanations of contributing factors, health consequences, assessment, and approaches to prevention and treatment. It is particularly relevant to readers who want to connect individual physiology with the environments in which food and activity choices occur.

What this book covers

• Biological mechanisms and the development of excess adiposity.
• Psychological, behavioral, and cultural influences on weight-related patterns.
• Assessment of obesity and its consequences across populations.
• Prevention and management considered from clinical and public-health perspectives.

Who it’s for

Nutrition, dietetics, public-health, and health-sciences students, educators, and professionals seeking a broad academic introduction. It complements a clinical manual by giving greater attention to interacting causes and context.

How to study with this book

Build a comparison table of biological, behavioral, and environmental explanations as you read. Use it to connect assessment findings with the different kinds of intervention discussed, while consulting newer evidence for developments since the book's publication.

Digital format

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