Clinical Obesity in Adults and Children: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Peter G. Kopelman

Overview: Clinical Obesity in Adults and Children is a comprehensive and incisive exploration of obesity in society and the clinical setting. This book discusses topics such as the causes of obesity, the disease-model of obesity, the management of adult and childhood obesity, and policy approaches to obesity.

The Scale of the Obesity Problem

Obesity is the leading cause of ill health around the world. The book discusses the history and scale of the obesity problem across the world, its epidemiology, and social determinants.

Understanding Those Affected by Obesity

The book includes comprehensive explorations of those affected by obesity, including:

• Fetal and infant origins of obesity
• Genetic causes of obesity
• Bias and stigma encountered by those affected by obesity
• Psychobiology of obesity

Obesity as a Disease

Obesity is a disease that has various co-morbidities. The book discusses these in detail, including:

• Dyslipidemia
• Fertility issues related to obesity
• Cardiovascular consequences of obesity
• Obstructive sleep apnea

Management of Obesity

The book provides practical discussions on the management of obesity in adults and children, including:

• Contemporary approaches to clinical and dietary management
• Behavioral treatments for obesity

Target Audience

This book is perfect for doctors and allied health professionals who regularly work with patients suffering from obesity. It will also be of great value to health researchers and scholars studying obesity and nutrition, dieticians, nutritionists, and anyone else with a professional interest in this increasingly prevalent health problem.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: March 7, 2022

Language: English

ISBN: 9781119695271, 9781119695301