03799oam 2200973zu 450 991083102730332120230410233759.00-470-84673-90-470-32600-X97866105555501-280-55555-6(CKB)111056485557318(SSID)ssj0000181714(PQKBManifestationID)11181899(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000181714(PQKBWorkID)10165799(PQKB)11159786(MiAaPQ)EBC4695149(Au-PeEL)EBL4695149(CaONFJC)MIL55555(OCoLC)1024230289(EXLCZ)9911105648555731820160829d2001 uy engurcnu||||||||txtccrInternational textbook of obesity1st ed.[Place of publication not identified]Wiley20011 online resource (527 pages)Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-471-98870-7 0-470-85200-3 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 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 including many from young researchers giving new perspectives on the issues This will be a lasting reference for a wide range of academic and professional health care workers, including obesity research specialists, diabetologists, nutritionists, practicing physicians and endocrinologists.ObesityOverweightOvernutritionBody WeightNutrition DisordersBody SizeSigns and SymptomsNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody Weights and MeasuresPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsDiseasesBody ConstitutionPhysical ExaminationPhysiological PhenomenaDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisObesityMedicineHILCCHealth & Biological SciencesHILCCMetabolic & Nutritional DiseasesHILCCObesityOverweightOvernutritionBody WeightNutrition DisordersBody SizeSigns and SymptomsNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody Weights and MeasuresPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsDiseasesBody ConstitutionPhysical ExaminationPhysiological PhenomenaDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisObesityMedicineHealth & Biological SciencesMetabolic & Nutritional Diseases616.3/98Bjèorntorp PerBjörntorp PerPQKBBOOK9910831027303321International textbook of obesity4000501UNINA