STEELMAN, G. M.; WESTMAN, E. C.
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133,38 ۥ Provides practical treatment protocols
• The only book on bariatric medicine to address obesity management from the point of view of the practicing physician
• Clearly defines the scope of the growing problem of obesity and identifies key methods of treatment
• Features an up-to-date chapter on the pharmacology of bariatric medicine
Addressing a growing epidemic in today's world, this book presents practical treatment protocols for the management of obesity. It explores exercise, pharmacology, behavior modification, and dietary factors from the point of view of the practicing physician, a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, and researchers. This comprehensive resource is an invaluable, user-friendly tool for physicians and surgeons, endocrinologists, diabetologists, and nutritionists. The fully-updated new edition adds a new chapter on binge eating disorders and a new appendix containing a portion of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians’ Algorithm for the Treatment of Obesity.
Table of Contents
Obesity: The Scope of a Growing Problem.
Etiologies of Obesity.
Health Hazards of Obesity.
Evaluation of the Obese Patient.
Dietary Treatment of the Obese Individual.
The Role of Physical Activity in the Treatment of the Obese Individual.
Behavioral Modification.
Evaluation and Treatment Essentials.
Maintenance of Weight Loss.
Surgical Treatment of the Obese Individual.
Medical Treatment of Pediatric Obesity.
Residential Lifestyle Modification Programs for the Treatment of Obesity.
Current Research and Future Hope.
Legal Aspects and Issues Related to Bariatric Medical Practice.
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