Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 346
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ISBN-10 : 9783319090450
ISBN-13 : 3319090453
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Book Synopsis Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity by : Andrea Lenzi

Download or read book Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity written by Andrea Lenzi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes in detail the multidisciplinary management of obesity, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the rationale for a multidisciplinary approach and with the tools required to implement it effectively. The emphasis is on a translational approach, starting from basic concepts and fundamental mechanisms of the pathology and clinical morbidity. Experts in the field discuss the full range of relevant topics, including the significance of physical exercise, psychological issues, nutritional strategies, pharmacological options and bariatric surgery. Put another way, the book covers all aspects from the bench to the bedside. Physicians, scientists and postgraduate students will all find it to be invaluable in understanding the causes and optimal management of obesity, which has rapidly become a major public health problem.


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