Obesity, 2nd Edition
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Reference, Nutrition & Diet, Weight Loss
| Author: | Evelyn B. Kelly | ISBN: | 9781440858826 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | April 19, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Evelyn B. Kelly |
| ISBN: | 9781440858826 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | April 19, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
This book explores what obesity is, its causes and implications for health, and the many issues and controversies surrounding it, both in the medical community and within society as a whole.
• Offers additional and updated information since the first edition, including expanded coverage of popularly contested topics such as weight loss medications and genetic contributors to obesity
• Examines key issues related to obesity, such as whether or not someone can be healthy and obese
• Highlights key ideas and debates discussed in the book through illuminating case studies that use engaging real-world scenarios
• Provides readers with a helpful Directory of Resources to guide their search for additional information
This book explores what obesity is, its causes and implications for health, and the many issues and controversies surrounding it, both in the medical community and within society as a whole.
• Offers additional and updated information since the first edition, including expanded coverage of popularly contested topics such as weight loss medications and genetic contributors to obesity
• Examines key issues related to obesity, such as whether or not someone can be healthy and obese
• Highlights key ideas and debates discussed in the book through illuminating case studies that use engaging real-world scenarios
• Provides readers with a helpful Directory of Resources to guide their search for additional information
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