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The Metabolic Syndrome And Obesity
George A. . Ed(S): Bray
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Description for The Metabolic Syndrome And Obesity
Hardback. Presents a survey of the scientific understanding of obesity and the metabolic syndrome. This book defines obesity and realistically assesses its prevalence. It further examines and evaluates the success of traditional cognitive behavioral treatment. Editor(s): Bray, George A. Num Pages: 304 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFGM; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 772.
Thirty years ago, I published my first monograph on obesity (Bray, 1976). Many things have changed in these 30 years, but many have remained the same. Preparation of The Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity has given me a chance to survey the changes to the field and to present an update of the scientific information. In retrospect, I conclude that a major component of the current “epidemic” of overweight is not medical, not genetic, not psychological, and will not be effectively treated by “lifestyle” changes that require individual choices. We are all influenced by the prices of the goods we buy. ... Read more
Thirty years ago, I published my first monograph on obesity (Bray, 1976). Many things have changed in these 30 years, but many have remained the same. Preparation of The Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity has given me a chance to survey the changes to the field and to present an update of the scientific information. In retrospect, I conclude that a major component of the current “epidemic” of overweight is not medical, not genetic, not psychological, and will not be effectively treated by “lifestyle” changes that require individual choices. We are all influenced by the prices of the goods we buy. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781588298027
SKU
V9781588298027
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99-15
Reviews for The Metabolic Syndrome And Obesity
From the reviews: "This book provides condensed coverage of the findings from basic and applied human research on obesity and the related disorders of diabetes … . The potential audience for this book includes biological scientists, behavioral scientists, health professionals, and interested individuals … . This is an excellent, up-to-date book on the causes and ... Read more