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Obesity in the 21st Century

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Authors:
  1. Alfred Poulos

    1. Thornbury, Australia

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  • Reviews the latest information on causes, health consequences and treatment of obesity
  • Covers associated diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer
  • Written for everyone with an interest in weight control and a healthy lifestyle

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In recent years, the focus of obesity prevention has been on diet. However, diet is only one of many factors which play a role in the development of obesity. This book looks at these factors and the latest research on how they contribute to the development of obesity, and the many different methods that have been and are being used to treat and prevent obesity.

Written in an accessible language, this book provides the latest and most up to date information on research into the causes, health consequences and treatment of obesity. It educates and advocates for healthier lifestyles, a better understanding of diets and weight loss programs, and associated chronic diseases. It is written for everyone interested in obesity and enables the reader to take informed action to reduce the likelihood of putting on weight and the risk of developing chronic illnesses.

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Body Composition: What Are We Made of?

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    Pages 1-8

  3. Variation in Body Size and Obesity

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    Pages 9-16

  4. Genetics and Obesity

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    Pages 17-24

  5. Non-dietary Factors and Weight Gain

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    Pages 25-40

  6. Diet and Obesity

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    Pages 41-53

  7. Obesity and Disease

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    Pages 55-67

  8. Dieting, Physical Activity, and Weight Loss

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    Pages 69-80

  9. Drugs and Weight Loss

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    Pages 81-93

  10. Surgery and Weight Loss

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    Pages 95-101

  11. Alternative Weight Loss Methods

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    Pages 103-111

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 113-121
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Thornbury, Australia

    Alfred Poulos

About the author

Alfred Poulos has a PhD from London University, a law degree from Adelaide University and a professorship from Adelaide University, for his research into genetic diseases, fats and fat metabolism. He held the position of Chief Medical Scientist at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, for many years and has published over 150 papers in the international scientific and medical journals. He is a current member of the Human Research Ethics Committee of Alfred Health in Melbourne, reviewing medical and other health-related research projects. While Professor Poulos’ medical and scientific research has been wide and varied, it has chiefly focused on the role fats play in health and disease. His recent interests are in nutrition, and in the chemical pollutants present in our food, water and the environment. This interest led to his publication of The Silent Threat (2005), a book that provides consumers with information on the source of many of these chemicals as well as their possible effects on our health and The Secret Life of Chemicals (Springer, 2021).

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