Treatment of the Obese Patient

From the reviews: "...provides a timely and excellent overview of obesity, it's determinants, and the future trends in its epidemiology and treatment." -Irish Journal of Medical Science "Part of the Series Contemporary Endocrinology, this volume written by US scientists reviews recent advances in obesity. ... Although addressed to adult patients, the basic chapters also apply to the pediatric population." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 5 (2), December, 2007) "Treatment of the Obese Patient, a well-referenced book, is a detailed review of the various systems that regulate eating behavior and body weight. It includes discussions of neurobiology, gut peptides, adipokines, and ectopic fat. ... In summary, this book provides new tools for immediate application in clinical practice." (Margo A. Denke, The New England Journal of Medicine, December, 2007) "A comprehensive, multiauthored review of the physiological factors that contribute to weight, pathophysiology of obesity, and treatment options for the obese patient. ... Recommended Readership: Any student or health care professional with a specific interest in learning more about the physiology and pathophysiology of bogy weight as well as current treatment options for obesity." (Helen Karakelides, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 82 (11), November, 2007)

• Physiology and Pathophysiology.- Neuroregulation of Appetite.- Gut Peptides.- Endocannabinoids and Energy Homeostasis.- Obesity and Adipokines.- Free Fatty Acids, Insulin Resistance, and Ectopic Fat.- Critical Importance of the Perinatal Period in the Development of Obesity.- Measurement of Body Composition in Obesity.- Energy Expenditure in Obesity.- Clinical Management.- Socioeconomics of Obesity.- Assessment of the Obese Patient.- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Weight Management in Diabetes Prevention.- Reductions in Dietary Energy Density as a Weight Management Strategy.- Glycemic Index, Obesity, and Diabetes.- Low-Carbohydrate Diets.- Physical Activity and Obesity.- Motivational Interviewing in Medical Settings.- Weight-Loss Drugs.- Surgical Approaches and Outcomes.- Managing Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Bariatric Surgical Patient.- Lessons Learned From the National Weight Control Registry.- Pediatric Obesity.