{"product_id":"obesity-isbn-9780879934187","title":"Obesity","description":"Obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent in a worldwide context, and has been recognised as a major contributing factor in heart disease. This volume was authored by the participants in a 1998 AHA sponsored conference on the impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease. \u003cp\u003eThe three main sections of the book set out to evaluate current research pertaining to causation and cardiovascular sequela of obesity. Part I defines obesity, exploring its epidemiology, its genetic and non-genetic influences and its contribution to the problem of cardiovascular disease. Special attention is given to the primary prevention of obesity as a means of avoiding specific sequelae as well as the difficulties experienced by those who try to lose weight. Part II deals with the relatively new and much heralded discovery of obesity related genes the current state of diet drugs and valvular heart disease, and the interaction of obesity and metabolism, hormonal regulation and various other biological systems. Recent basic advances in the biological understanding of obesity are introduced. Part III suggests the most accurate ways of assessing BMI, of defining helpful dietary strategies and of managing the issues involved in the implementation of physical activity and pharmacological intervention as a means to decrease and maintain weight. Quality of life, economic issues and managed care settings are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e  Contributors. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface. (S.M. Grundy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Epidemiology of Obesity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Epidemiology of Obesity in Adults in Relationship to Cardiovascular Disease. (L.H. Kuller).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Obesity in Children, Adolescents and Families. (E. Obarzanek).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Developmental Aspects of Obesity: Genetic Influences. (T.L. Burns).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Developmental Aspects of Obesity: Nongenetic Influences. (L.L. Hayman).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Prevention of Obesity. (S.R. Daniels).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Pathophysiology of Disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Obesity Related Genes. (R.M. Krauss).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Diet Drugs and Valvular Heart DIsease. (G.P. Aurigemma).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Mechanisms of Obesity Hypertension and Relevance to Essential Hypertension. (J.E. Hall, M.W. Brands, D.W. Jones, E.W. Shek, J. Henegar).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Obesity and Lipoprotein Metabolism: Relationship to Cardiovascular Disease. (B.V. Howard).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Is Insulin Resistance and Independent Risk Factor for Coronary Heart Disease? (S.M. Grundy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Obesity and Postmenopausal Women. (K.M. Newton).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Late Breaking Advances in the Biological Understanding of Obesity and its Sequelae. (R.H. Eckel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Assessment, Interventions, Treatment and Outcomes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13. Body Composition Assessment: Epidemiological, Clinical and Research Tools. (M.E. Sweeney).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Dietary Strategies: Issues of Diet Composition. (S.T. St. Jeor, J.M. Ashley).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15. Energy Expenditure and Obesity. (J.O. Hill, Adamandia D. Kriketos).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16. Physical Activity in the Management of Obesity: Issues and Implementation. (M.L. Stefanick).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17. Efficacy and Safety of Pharmacological Interventions for the Overweight Patient. (G.A. Bray).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18. Behavioural Interaction. (J.P. Foreyt, W.S. Carlos Poston).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19. Strategies to Enhance Compliance to Weight-Loss Treatment. (L.E. Burke).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20. Quality of Life and Obesity. (M.R. Kinney).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21. Economic Impact of Obesity and its Cardiovascular Sequelae in Managed Care Settings. (K. McManus).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary. (G.F. Fletcher).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a superb and needed book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Journal of Cardiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book may best be considered an excellent update on obesity.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexas Heart Institute Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eExcellent Four Stars.\u003c\/b\u003e A comprehensive review of an important clinical area in which treatment options are badly needed.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMayo Clinic Proceedings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerald Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of \u003ci\u003eObesity: Impact on Cardiovascular Disease\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Grundy\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of \u003ci\u003eObesity: Impact on Cardiovascular Disease\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Hayman\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of \u003ci\u003eObesity: Impact on Cardiovascular Disease\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e  Obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent in a worldwide context, and has been recognised as a major contributing factor in heart disease. This volume was authored by the participants in a 1998 AHA sponsored conference on the impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease. \u003cp\u003eThe three main sections of the book set out to evaluate current research pertaining to causation and cardiovascular sequela of obesity. Part I defines obesity, exploring its epidemiology, its genetic and non-genetic influences and its contribution to the problem of cardiovascular disease. Special attention is given to the primary prevention of obesity as a means of avoiding specific sequelae as well as the difficulties experienced by those who try to lose weight. Part II deals with the relatively new and much heralded discovery of obesity related genes the current state of diet drugs and valvular heart disease, and the interaction of obesity and metabolism, hormonal regulation and various other biological systems. Recent basic advances in the biological understanding of obesity are introduced. Part III suggests the most accurate ways of assessing BMI, of defining helpful dietary strategies and of managing the issues involved in the implementation of physical activity and pharmacological intervention as a means to decrease and maintain weight. Quality of life, economic issues and managed care settings are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989706162405,"sku":"NP9780879934187","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780879934187.jpg?v=1761785183","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/obesity-isbn-9780879934187","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}