Obesity and its management
1978
Craddock, Denis
Abstract: A comprehensive review of obesity covers all aspects of the etiology, medical consequences, and management of this complex disorder. Physiological and psychological factors, and classification of obesity into clinical types are discussed. Treatment by diet, drugs, exercise and behavior therapy are examined. Other topics include longterm treatment outcomes, prognosis, refractory obesity, and weight gain in pregnancy, childhood, adolescence and diabetes. The handbook should be of practical use for health professionals who care for patients with weight problems.
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Publisher New York : Churchill Livingstone ; | distributed by Longman | Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone ; New York : distributed by Longman, 1978
Publisher New York : Churchill Livingstone ; | distributed by Longman | Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone ; New York : distributed by Longman, 1978
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