Obesity: Science to Practice

Overview

Edited by Gareth Williams and Gema Frühbeck, this textbook links the scientific study of obesity with assessment, management, and prevention. It considers how obesity is defined and measured, the physiological processes involved, and the conditions associated with excess adiposity. Its broad organization allows readers to connect population-level questions with the biological and clinical issues explored in more focused references.

What this book covers

• Definitions, measurement methods, and epidemiology of obesity.
• Physiological mechanisms underlying weight regulation and adiposity.
• Associated diseases and their relationship to obesity.
• Assessment, treatment approaches, and strategies for prevention.

Who it’s for

Health-sciences students, researchers, and clinicians seeking an integrated account of obesity science and practice. The breadth is useful for coursework and background reading across several disciplines.

How to study with this book

Begin with definitions and methods, then trace a related condition from its underlying mechanisms to the assessment and management discussion. Follow the references for deeper reading and distinguish the 2009 evidence base from subsequent developments.

Digital format

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