Effective Overweight and Obesity Treatment Requires a Triad of Behavioral, Nutritional and Physical Activity Modifications.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24186) has announced the addition of Obesity - Behavioral, Medical, and Surgical Management, 2nd edition to their offering Effective overweight and obesity treatment requires a triad of behavioral, nutritional and physical activity modifications. A basic program is clearly presented that includes information for self-management of weight reduction, plus when needed, the pre-requisites for drug or surgical management. This 170 page manual is written for use by the overweight person as well as healthcare professionals. Extensive references and resources. Brief view of Contents:- Causes/Etiologies/Risk Factors - Obesity Medical intervention (or lack thereof) Fat distribution characteristics of overweight and obesity Complications of obesity - Health risks Cancer Metabolic Syndrome metabolic syndrome n. See syndrome X. Metabolic syndrome A group of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. or Insulin Resistance Insulin Resistance Definition Insulin resistance is not a disease as such but rather a state or condition in which a person's body tissues have a lowered level of response to insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate the level Syndrome Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease Diabetes Increased intra-abdominal pressure Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) A potentially life-threatening condition characterized by episodes of breathing cessation during sleep alternating with snoring or disordered breathing. Adiposis dolorosa adiposis do·lo·ro·sa n. Uncomfortable or painful deposits of pendulous or symmetrical nodular masses of adipose tissue in various regions of the body. Also called Dercum's disease. Eye disease Asthma Erectile dysfunction (ED) Psychosocial complications of obesity Surgery Mortality risk of obesity in the elderly Weight loss and 'weight cycling' risks Treatment Introduction What is appropriate treatment for overweight and obesity? Who should be excluded from a restricted calorie weight loss program? Who should be targeted for weight management? Nutrition and diet Activity Levels and exercise Behavioral aspects of overweight and obesity Drug Therapy Bariatric Surgery Addendum BMI BMI body mass index. BMI abbr. body mass index Body mass index (BMI) A measurement that has replaced weight as the preferred determinant of obesity. table Recommended average daily energy allowances for children and adults Calculating Daily Caloric caloric /ca·lo·ric/ (kah-lor´ik) pertaining to heat or to calories. ca·lor·ic adj. 1. Of or relating to calories. 2. Of or relating to heat. Requirements/Resting Energy Expenditure Desired Weight - Matching Calorie Maintenance Chart Duration of various activities to expend 150 kcalories Burning Calories or 'Just Do It!' Anthropometric an·thro·pom·e·try n. The study of human body measurement for use in anthropological classification and comparison. an Measurement Protocols 12-minute Fitness Test, by age and sex Preventive Physical Activity Regimens Resistance Training Recommendations for adult weight loss - a summary Calories do count Practical dietary therapy recommendations Calcium requirements Iron -rich foods Caloric Content of Alcoholic Beverages Notes for Healthier Eating Habits Low calorie shopping list Fat content of vegetable oils Fast Foods - Nutritional Content for National Restaurant Menus Sandwiches and Entrees Salads Breakfast Items Milk, Milk Shakes, Hot Chocolate Potato and other vegetable dishes Desserts Fiber Content of Foods Exchange Diets for varying caloric intakes Soy Protein Content of Soy Products Vitamins and Micronutrients This is a list of micronutrients. Vitamins
Healthy diet linked to good cognitive performance Nutritional Components of Sea Foods Addendum Notes References and resources References - listed by topic Resources Web sites - Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition See also cheese; dining; milk. accubation Rare. the act or habit of reclining at meals. alimentology Medicine. thescience of nutrition. allotriophagy Pathology. Web sites - Obesity Web sites - Physical Fitness For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24186 |
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