In recent years, we've developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors
associated with the development of obesity. Reflecting our evolving understanding of …

This comprehensive textbook addresses one of the major public health concerns of our era–
obesity. Clearly and simply, Obesity: science to practice provides a balanced, coherent …

Obesity is among the most common and costly chronic disorders worldwide. Estimates
suggest that in the United States obesity affects one-third of adults, accounts for up to one …

Current knowledge of human obesity has progressed beyond the simple generalizations of
the past. Formerly, obesity was considered fully explained by the single adverse behavior of …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States: more than 20% of adults are
clinically obese as defined by a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher, and an additional …

Written by an international group of leading experts on obesity and related disorders, this
volume is the first to address the clinical aspects of obesity. The contributors review the latest …

Recent research has established the physiology of weight regulation, the pathophysiology
that leads to unwanted weight gain with establishment of a higher body-weight set point, and …

The obesity epidemic has spawned an unlimited array of quick-fix, rapid weight loss plans
and unproven pharmaceuticals. Dangerous side effects and rebound weight gain has made …

Obesity has been evident in the human record for over 20000 years and affected numerous
aspects of human life and society (Bray, 2007a; Bray, 2007b). This introductory chapter …

The emerging obesity epidemic and accompanying health consequences led The Obesity
Society (TOS) in 2008 to publish a position paper defining obesity as a disease. Since then …