Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity

• INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS: Anatomy and physiology of adipose tissue.- Regulation of energy intake.- Obesity: definition and epidemiology.- METABOLISM & ENDOCRINOLOGY: Obesity and thyroid function.- Hypothalamic Growth Hormone/IGF-1 Axis.- Adrenal function and obesity.- Ovarian function and obesity: PCOS, menopause.- Obesity and osteoporosis.- Sarcopenic obesity.- Obesity and testicular function.- Obesity and Glucose metabolism.- Dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk in obesity.- Pulmonary complications of obesity.- Sexual distress in obesity.- EVALUATION OF OBESE SUBJECTS: Clinical evaluation.- Nutritional status evaluation: energy balance and body composition.- Psychiatric and psychological evaluation.- Functional evaluation.- Impairment of quality of life in obesity.- THERAPEUTIC APPROACH: Therapeutic education and psychotherapy.- Dietary intervention and nutritional counseling.- Physical activity and training prescription.- Prescription Medications for the Treatment of Obesity.- Bariatric surgery.- Reconstructive plastic surgery.- Nutritional, metabolic and psychological rehabilitation.- Increasing adherence to diet and exercise through cognitive behavioral strategies.- Interdisciplinary approach to obesity.

From the book reviews: "This book explores the various causes of obesity and treatments for those who seek help in managing their weight. ... This is a useful book for all clinicians, as obesity has far-reaching implications for everyone in the practice of medicine. This is also a tremendous book for lay persons interested in finding understandable explanations about what information out there is accurate. ... This is one of the best books on the subject of obesity on the market." (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)