National and International Strategies to Prevent Obesity and Diabetes

  • Bruce A. Reeder
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Part of the Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology book series (AEMB, volume 498)

Abstract

In recent years, obesity and diabetes mellitus have rapidly become major health issues throughout the world. They lead often to premature death, diminished quality of life, and increased health care expenditures in those affected and compromise the present and future well-being of national populations.

Keywords

Impaired Glucose Tolerance Weight Maintenance Obese Class Obesity Prevention Program Plasma Glucose Measurement 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Bruce A. Reeder
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  1. 1.University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon

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