| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
136 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Perspectives on diseases & disorders
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-131) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- ch. 1. Understanding obesity -- 1. Obesity : an overview / Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt and Rebecca J. Frey -- 2. Obesity causes and treatments / Lester Crawford -- 3. The modern lifestyle contributes to obesity / Sarah Aase -- 4. Body chemistry contributes to obesity / Weill Medical College Newsletter -- 5. Thrifty genes may cause obesity / Francine R. Kaufman -- ch. 2. The controversial side of obesity -- 1. Obesity is a disease / Mona Chiang -- 2. Obesity is not a disease / Paul Ernsberger -- 3. Gastric bypass surgery offers hope to the obese / Tracy Connor -- 4. Gastric bypass surgery poses medical risks / Ben Harder -- 5. Schools must help fight obesity / Glenn Cook -- 6. Schools' attempt to reduce obesity are controversial / Anne Marie Chaker -- 7. High fructose corn syrup causes obesity / Kim Severson -- 8. High fructose corn syrup does not cause obesity / John S. White and John P. Foreyt -- ch. 3. Personal perspectives on obesity -- 1. One patient describes gastric bypass surgery / Melisa McNulty -- 2. Metabolic change can cause obesity / The Endocrine Society -- 3. A daughter's painful realization / Elizabeth Daley -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Organizations to contact -- For further reading -- Index. |
| Subject |
Obesity -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
Metcalf, Tom.
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Metcalf, Gena.
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| ISBN |
9780737738735 hardcover |
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0737738731 |
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