Handbook of Obesity : Clinical Applications

The Third Edition is the premier reference for physicians and researchers in the field of obesity. Written by leading
scientists and clinicians, this handbook offers unparalleled coverage of this growing global and chronic disease, which
affects and exacerbates comorbid conditions including diabetes and heart disease.

Key revisions include:

?updated etiology and pathophysiology sections that reflect state-of-the-art advances in the prevalence, etiology, and
pathophysiology of obesity
?additions made to the subjects of genetics, molecular biology, endocrine determinants of obesity, the metabolic
syndrome, and the relationship between obesity and diabetes

The Handbook of Obesity:

?covers the full range of subjects comprising the field of obesity
?is packed with charts, diagrams, and tables that summarize key information and concepts