Handbook of Obesity: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Obesity

Author: George A. Bray

Publication Date: December 1, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032558622, 9781000959833

Volume: 1

Parts: 5

Chapters: 66

Focus: Basic science aspects of obesity including epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology

Topics Covered: History, definitions, and prevalence of obesity; biological, behavioral, and environmental determinants of obesity; health consequences of obesity

Part 1: History, definitions, and prevalence of obesity

Part 2: Biological determinants of obesity

Part 3: Behavioral determinants of obesity

Part 4: Environmental, social, and cultural determinants of obesity

Part 5: Health consequences of obesity

Key Areas: Bioenergetics, energy dissipation mechanisms, genetic and epigenetic evidence, metabolic rates, energy expenditure, energy partitioning, infections and adiposity, food, beverages, ingestive behavior, smoking, breast-feeding, sleep duration and pattern, sedentary behavior, occupational work, leisure-time physical activity, obesity, agriculture, food industry, social and economic aspects, ethnic and cultural differences, environmental pollutants, heart disease, lipoprotein metabolism, insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer, hepatic biology, pulmonary functions, arthritis, gout, mental health, quality of life, growth and health disorders in pediatric populations, bias, discrimination affecting the obese persons

Target Audience: Researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, students, and anyone interested in the science of obesity

Importance: This handbook provides comprehensive information on the science of obesity, covering various aspects such as epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology. It is an essential resource for those looking to understand the complexities of obesity and its impact on human health.