Practical Guide to Obesity Medicine

Jolanta Weaver (Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne)

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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
28 October 2017

Obesity: treatment & therapy

"Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of obesity management with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Jolanta Weaver. Ideal for any health care professional who cares for patients with a weight problem. This easy-to-read reference addresses a wide range of topics - including advice on how to ""unpack"" the behavioral causes of obesity in order to facilitate change, manage effective communication with patients suffering with weight problems and future directions in obesity medicine.

Features a wealth of information on obesity, including hormones and weight problems, co-morbidities in obesity, genetics and the onset of obesity, behavioral aspects and psychosocial approaches to obesity management, energy and metabolism management, and more.

Discusses pharmacotherapies and surgical approaches to obesity.

Consolidates today's available information and guidance in this timely area into one convenient resource."

By: Jolanta Weaver (Senior Lecturer Newcastle University Newcastle Upon Tyne)
Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 880g
ISBN: 9780323485593
ISBN 10: 0323485596
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 28 October 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Practical Guide to Obesity Medicine

This is a nice and concise book on selected topics in obesity. It is well edited and pleasing to the eye, with extensive, up-to-date references. The references are current and expansive, and provide an easy guide for more in-depth reading. The color content, figures, and frequent use of chapter subheadings also enhance its readability. Reviewed by Robert Kushner, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)

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Practical Guide to Obesity Medicine

Jolanta Weaver (Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne)

$149.95

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