History, Definitions, and Prevalence
Historical Framework for the Development of Ideas About Obesity
Evaluation of Total and Regional Adiposity
Ethnic and Geographic Influences on Body Composition
Prevalence of Obesity in Adults: The Global Epidemic
The Fetal Origins of Obesity
Pediatric Obesity: An Overview
Obesity in the Elderly: Prevalence, Consequences, and Treatment
The Economic Costs of Obesity
Etiology
The Genetics of Human Obesity
Molecular Genetics of Rodent and Human Single Gene Mutations Affecting Body Composition
Rodent Models of Obesity
Primates in the Study of Aging-Associated Obesity
Behavioral Neuroscience and Obesity
Experimental Studies on the Control of Food Intake
Diet Composition and the Control of Food Intake in Humans
Central Integration of Peripheral Signals in the Regulation of Food Intake and Energy Balance: Role of Leptin and Insulin
Development of White Adipose Tissue
Lipolysis and Lipid Mobilization in Human Adipose Tissue
Lipodystrophy and Lipoatrophy
Uncoupling Proteins
Peroxisome-Proliferator Activated Receptor-g and the Transcriptional Control of Adipogenesis and Metabolism
The Biology of Visceral Adipose Tissue
Resting Energy Expenditure, Thermic Effect of Food, and Total Energy Expenditure
Energy Expenditure in Physical Activity
Endocrine Determinants of Obesity
Endocrine Determinants of Fat Distribution
Sympathoadrenal System and Metabolism
Energy Expenditure and Substrate Oxidation
Skeletal Muscle and Obesity
Nutrient Partitioning
Pathophysiology
Obesity and Mortality Rates
Etiology of the Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity as a Risk Factor for Major Health Outcomes
The Effects of Obesity on the Cardiovascular System
Obesity and Lipoprotein Metabolism
Obesity and Blood Pressure Regulation
Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity and Gallbladder Disease
Obesity and Pulmonary Function
Obesity, Arthritis, and Gout
Obesity, Pregnancy, and Infertility
Physical Activity, Obesity, and Health Outcomes
Obesity and Quality of Life
Evaluation, Prevention, and Treatment
Cultural Differences as Influences on Approaches to Obesity Treatment
Bias, Prejudice, Discrimination, and Obesity
Prevention of Obesity
Influencing Environments That Produce Obesity
Obesity and the Primary Care Physician
Classification and Evaluation of the Overweight Patient
Obesity and Eating Disorders
Behavioral Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity
Prevention and Management of Dyslipidemia and the Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Patients
Exercise as a Treatment for Obesity
Preventing Weight Regain After Weight Loss
Sympathomimetic and Serotonergic Drugs Used to Treat Obesity
Drugs That Modify Fat Absorption and Alter Metabolism
Leptin: From Laboratory to Clinic
Drugs on the Horizon and Drugs Relegated to History
Drugs with Thermogenic Properties
Herbal and Alternative Approaches to Obesity
Surgical Treatment of Obesity: An Overview and Results from the SOS Study
Index
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