ABC of obesity /
ABC of obesity /
edited by Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean.
- Malden, Mass. ; Oxford : Blackwell, 2007.
- ix, 50 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Written by internationally acclaimed experts, this guide tackles the growing problem of obesity amongst men, women and children. The text addresses issues such as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery. Obesity is a hugely expensive and increasing problem worldwide,leading to disability, reproductive problems, depression andaccelerated metabolic and vascular diseases in a large proportionof men, women and children. The ABC of Obesity is a newguide which will aid its effective management, addressing issuessuch as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery.Recent evidence is used to highlight frequent problems, successfultreatment options, and the most common causes.Written by leading experts, this is a widely accessible text andan indispensable guide for all general practitioners, juniordoctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who areinvolved in the treatment and research of this commoncondition.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781444312706 (ebook)
Obesity.
Health and Wellbeing.
Diseases & disorders
Dietetics & nutrition
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Written by internationally acclaimed experts, this guide tackles the growing problem of obesity amongst men, women and children. The text addresses issues such as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery. Obesity is a hugely expensive and increasing problem worldwide,leading to disability, reproductive problems, depression andaccelerated metabolic and vascular diseases in a large proportionof men, women and children. The ABC of Obesity is a newguide which will aid its effective management, addressing issuessuch as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery.Recent evidence is used to highlight frequent problems, successfultreatment options, and the most common causes.Written by leading experts, this is a widely accessible text andan indispensable guide for all general practitioners, juniordoctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who areinvolved in the treatment and research of this commoncondition.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781444312706 (ebook)
Obesity.
Health and Wellbeing.
Diseases & disorders
Dietetics & nutrition