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The Obesity Reality : a Comprehensive Approach to a Growing Problem.

Although every day we read news reports linking health problems to diet and lifestyle, there remains a dearth of books on the topic that consider obesity from a variety of standpoints that include medical, personal, financial, and related considerations. The Obesity Reality discusses these viewpoint...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Disclaimer; Prologue; PART I: THE BIG PICTURE; Chapter 1: Understanding Obesity; Chapter 2: The Diagnosis; Chapter 3: Causes and Symptoms; Chapter 4: Treatment; Chapter 5: Obesity in America; Chapter 6: Worldwide Obesity; PART II: THE FRONT LINES; Chapter 7: Childhood Obesity; Chapter 8: Obesity and Mental Health; Chapter 9: Blame and Guilt; Chapter 10: The Economics of Obesity; PART III: KEEP IT UP!; Chapter 11: The Art of Exercise; Chapter 12: Finding Motivation; Appendix A: Obesity-Related Websites; Appendix B: Research and Training; Appendix C: Obesity-Related Organizations.
  • Appendix D: Selected Studies; Notes; Glossary; Resources; Selected Bibliography; Index; About the Author.