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Provides an illustrated, comprehensive review of obesity. An introductory discussion of the definitions of obesity and its epidemiology is followed by a detailed section on pathophysiology and aetiology.Tackles genetic predisposition and appetite regulation, in addition to common environmental and lifestyle factors and ethnicity. The authors proceed to discuss the much neglected area of management, approaching this area by defining the need to effectively assess the causes of the condition in the patient, giving advice on differential diagnosis, diet and exercise, behavioural therapy, surgery

Behavior modification. --- Obesity--Therapy. --- Weight loss -- Psychological aspects. --- Obesity --- Overnutrition --- Overweight --- Nutrition Disorders --- Body Weight --- Body Size --- Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases --- Signs and Symptoms --- Diseases --- Body Weights and Measures --- Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms --- Body Constitution --- Physiological Phenomena --- Physical Examination --- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures --- Diagnosis