Understanding Obesity is a valuable reference for health researchers, practitioners (endocrinologists, family physicians, nurses), as well as decision-makers in healthcare and other professional settings who are seeking a holistic understanding about the causes of obesity and ways to address it.
Key Features:
- 17 chapters cover obesity from a diverse range of perspectives
- medical information is presented (adipose physiology and different disease conditions relevant to obesity)
- educational, social and psychological issues as central when caring for obesity patients are emphasized
- the latest information on obesity treatment options (including medical, pharmaceutical and surgical options) is included
- bibliographic references have been provided for further reading
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