ABC of Obesity

by Naveed Sattar (Editor), Mike Lean (Editor)

Overview

Obesity is a hugely expensive and increasing problem worldwide, leading to disability, reproductive problems, depression and accelerated metabolic and vascular diseases in a large proportion of men, women and children. The ABC of Obesity is a new guide which will aid its effective management, addressing issues such as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment and surgery. Recent evidence is used to highlight frequent problems, successful treatment options, and the most common causes.

Written by leading experts, this is a widely accessible text and an indispensable guide for all general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are involved in the treatment and research of this common condition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781405136747
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/11/2007
Series:	ABC Series , #57
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Naveed Sattar Professor of Metabolic Medicine, University of Glasgow

Mike Lean Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow; Visiting Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Otago; Consultant Physician, Glasgow Royal Infirmary; and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Research, Food Standards Agency, London

Table of Contents

Contributors vii

Foreword ix

1 Obesity—time to wake up 1
David Haslam, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean

2 Assessment of obesity and its clinical implications 4
Thang S Han, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean

3 Management: Part I—Behaviour change, diet, and activity 8
Alison Avenell, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean

4 Management: Part II—Drugs 12
Mike Lean, Nick Finer

5 Management: Part III—Surgery 16
John G Kral

6 Strategies for preventing obesity 20
Mike Lean, Jose Lara, James O Hill

7 Risk factors for diabetes and coronary heart disease 24
Sarah H Wild, Christopher D Byrne

8 Obesity and vascular disease 27
Debbie A Lawlor, Mike Lean, Naveed Sattar

9 Obesity and cancer 31
Donald C McMillan, Naveed Sattar, Mike Lean, Colin S McArdle

10 Obesity and reproduction 34
Jane E Ramsay, Ian Greer, Naveed Sattar

11 Childhood obesity 38
John J Reilly, David Wilson

12 Obesity—can we turn the tide? 42
Mike Lean, Laurence Gruer, George Alberti, Naveed Sattar

Index 47