Is a comprehensive professional reference of weight management research and techniques. Featuring chapters from some of the world's top specialists in the field of weight control, it provides the most current and accurate information available today for treating obesity.
The textbook combines a literature review with practical applications, incorporating expert analysis and synthesis of obesity treatment and prevention. The book is an important resource that will prepare health professionals and clinicians to help patients of all ages manage this complex and pervasive disease.

Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention devotes an entire chapter to treating and preventing obesity in children and discusses other relevant topics:
Nutrition therapy
Physical activity
Alternative therapies such as pharmacotherapy
Promising trends in obesity treatment
In addition, graphs, tables, and chapter summaries make it easy for busy professionals to find and review key issues on the topic.
As obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate throughout the world, this reference provides practitioners with the latest insight into integrating physical activity, nutrition, psychology, and medicine to help obese patients manage their weight.

Table of Contents

Part I: Etiology of Obesity
Chapter 1. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States
Chapter 2. Psychosocial Correlates and Consequences of Obesity
Chapter 3. Economic Aspects of Obesity: A Managed-Care Perspective
Chapter 4. Genetic Influences on Obesity

Part II: Assessment of the Obese Patient
Chapter 5. Health-Related Quality of Life in Obese Individuals
Chapter 6. Body Composition Assessment in the Obese
Chapter 7. Clinical Evaluation of the Obese Patient
Chapter 8. Dietary Intake: Recording and Analyzing
Chapter 9. Assessment of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure
Michael J. LaMonte, PhD, MPH

Section III: Treatment and Prevention
Chapter 10. The Importance of Body Weight Maintenance in Successful Aging
Chapter 11. Treating and Preventing Pediatric Obesity
Chapter 12. Medical Nutrition Therapy Application
Chapter 13. Physical Activity Treatment
Chapter 14. Physical Activity As a Therapeutic Modality
Chapter 15. Helping Individuals Reduce Sedentary Behavior
Chapter 16. Physical Activity Promotion as a Public Health Strategy for Obesity Prevention
Chapter 17. Medication for Weight Management
Chapter 18. Future Directions in Treating Obesity

Index