Lifestyle Obesity Management
Foreyt, John / Carlos Poston, Walker / Mcinnis, Kyle / Rippe, James M
Obesity represents the second leading cause of preventable mortality in the United States each year behind only cigarette smoking. Underlying causes of obesity include genetic propensity, inadequate physical activity and poor nutritional habits. A wide variety of complex behaviors contribute to the development of both childhood and adult obesity. "Lifestyle Obesity Management" summarizes current knowledge about the causes and treatments of obe...