Handbook of Obesity, Second Edition

by Claude Bouchard and W.P.T. James

Book Overview

Provides an up-to-date overview of obesity, its research and clinical components. The text details topics ranging from historical perspectives, definitions and measurement to the aetiology, pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of obesity. It covers the effect of obesity on various conditions, such as diabetes, gout, arthritis, and heart, pulmonary and gallbladder disease, as well as pregnancy. The book also presents preventative and treatment...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824798996
• ISBN13: 9780824798994
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 1032 Pages

Customer Reviews

Hand book of obesity

This is must read for all who are struggling with obesity. I orderded for a friend of mine and she likes it.