Controversies in Obesity
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology & Metabolism, General
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781447128342 | |
| Publisher: | Springer London | Publication: | December 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781447128342 |
| Publisher: | Springer London |
| Publication: | December 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book explores the pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management of the obese patient in the context of serious chronic disease, as well as the political and environmental aspects, including prevention. The book's approach of arriving at an exploration of these issues through the vehicle of assessing the controversies is unique and interesting, attempting to debunk the myths and explore the genuine science whilst demonstrating areas where healthy debate is rife.
This book explores the pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management of the obese patient in the context of serious chronic disease, as well as the political and environmental aspects, including prevention. The book's approach of arriving at an exploration of these issues through the vehicle of assessing the controversies is unique and interesting, attempting to debunk the myths and explore the genuine science whilst demonstrating areas where healthy debate is rife.
