Obesity: The Regulation of WeightAbstract: Current information on the etiology, effects, treatment and prevention of obesity provides a comprehensive source of information for practicing physicians. Emphasis is placed on the multicausal nature of obesity and the necessity of understanding this to increase effectiveness of treatment. Obesity is first defined and classified; there follows a discussion of its epidemiology and pathogenesis from early feeding patterns to crucial life events. The uncommon causes of obesity are identified, including metabolic and endocrinological abnormalities; related eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, are also discussed. The review of experimental data and psychodynamic theories of obesity provdes factual and evaluative information on the anatomical, psychiatric, and sociocultural aspects of obesity. It is recommended that selection of treatment procedures (diet and exercise, drugs and surgery, psychological treatment, or any combination thereof) be based on individual evaluation and collaborative efforts of a health care team. |
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Foreword vii | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 | 27 |
Natural History of Obesity | 43 |
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