International Textbook of Obesity

The prevalence of obesity has now reached such proportions that in many parts of the world it is one of the most dominant health problems. Obesity leads to a number of serious diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and cancer as well as psychological problems and a poor quality of life. Obesity research is now very active and understanding of the disease has greatly increased. The International Textbook of Obesity offers a definitive coverage of the area by the world's experts looking at epidemiology, causes, current research and management.

* Gives an up-to-date account of the field

* Edited by a leading expert in the area

* Contributions from an impressive array of authors

* Chapters at the cutting edge giving new perspectives on the issues

This will be a lasting reference work for a wide range of academic and professional health care workers, including obesity research specialists, diabetologists, nutritionists, practising physicians and endocrinologists.

List of Contributors.

Preface.

EPIDEMIOLOGY.

Obesity as a Global Problem (V. Antipatis & T. Gill).

The Epidemiology of Obesity (J. Seidell).

Body Weight, Body Composition and Longevity (D. Allison, et al.).

DIAGNOSIS.

Anthropometric Indices of Obesity and Regional Distribution of Fat Depots (T. Han & M. Lean).

Screening the Population (B. Lindahl).

Evaluation of Human Adiposity (S. Heymsfield, et al.).

APPETITE REGULATION AND OBESITY PREVENTION.

Role of Neuropeptides and Leptin in Food Intake and Obesity (B. Jeanrenaud & F. Rohner-Jeanrenaud).

Regulation of Appetite and the Management of Obesity (J. Blundell).

Physiological Regulation of Macronutrient Balance (S. Jebb & A. Prentice).

Fat in the Diet and Obesity (B. Heitmann & L. Lissner).

Energy Expenditure at Rest and During Exercise (B. Ekblom).

Exercise and Macronutient Balance (A. Tremblay & J.-P. Despr