| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 200 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps |
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Intro -- Obesity: Global Impact and Epidemiology -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Definition and introduction to epidemiology of obesity -- Overview and definition of obesity -- Brief prevalence of obesity -- Epidemiological studies -- Multidisciplinary approach to obesity -- Health consequences of obesity -- Brief etiology of obesity -- Cost of obesity -- Goal of obesity research -- References -- Chapter 2: Study design in obesity epidemiology research -- Introduction -- Research domains in obesity epidemiology -- Study designs in obesity epidemiology -- Descriptive epidemiology -- Analytic epidemiology -- Cross-sectional studies -- Case-control studies -- Case cross-over studies -- Cohort studies -- Experimental epidemiology -- Randomized controlled trials -- Non-RCT studies -- The future of research in obesity epidemiology -- References -- Chapter 3: Prevalence and trends in obesity in the United States and affluent countries -- Introduction -- Measuring prevalence -- Past trends -- Prevalence of obesity in adults -- Global prevalence of obesity in adults -- Prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents -- Future trends -- References-- |
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Chapter 4: Etiology of obesity -- Introduction -- Onset and etiology of obesity -- Childhood and adolescence -- Females -- Pregnancy -- Oral contraceptives -- Menopause -- Male -- Built-in environment -- Access to food -- Lifetime -- Behavioral factors -- Disabilities -- Diet -- Smoking -- Medical conditions -- Mental health -- Medications -- Socioeconomic factors -- Ethnicity -- References -- Chapter 5: The global impact of obesity -- Global concerns -- Global health care concerns -- Global ranks and trends in obesity -- Economic concerns -- References -- Chapter 6: The health impact of obesity -- Introduction -- Physical health impacts -- Metabolic syndrome and diabetes -- Hypertension and cardiovascular disease -- Cerebrovascular disease and stroke -- Respiratory disorders -- Cancer -- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease -- Musculoskeletal disease -- Surgical risks -- Disability and mortality -- Impact on mental health -- Impact on social well-being -- Quality of life -- Spiritual health impacts -- References -- Chapter 7: Psychosocial factors and outcomes of obesity -- Introduction -- Association between obesity and psychosocial functioning -- Bidirectional association between depression and obesity -- Psychosocial functioning as a risk factor for obesity -- Childhood interpersonal violence -- PTSD -- Childhood high-risk behaviors/substance abuse -- ADHD -- Obesity as a risk factor for worsened psychosocial functioning -- Weight-based discrimination -- Eating disorders -- Substance use disorder -- References -- |
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Chapter 8: The role of diet in the obesity epidemic -- Introduction -- The energy balance equation -- Appetite regulation -- The effect of macronutrients on obesity -- Carbohydrates -- Fat -- Proteins -- Obesity and diets -- Hypocaloric diets - Intermittent energy restriction - Plant-based diet - Fast food and trans fatty acids -- References -- Chapter 9: The role of physical activity in the obesity epidemic - Introduction - Health benefits of physical activity - Exercise and weight gain prevention - Physical activity and weight loss - Physical activity combined with diet - Long-term weight loss and prevention of weight regain -- References - Chapter 10: Environmental factors related to the obesity epidemic - Introduction - Social determinants of health - Tobacco versus obesity: A historical comparison - Socioeconomic status - The built environment - The toxic environment - Food deserts - Urban rural divide - Neighborhood characteristics - Starting young: Obesity through pediatrics - Home life factors - Parental influences - Screen time - Preschool and health outcomes - Physical activity - Sleep duration - Immigration and obesity - Summary -- Reference -- |
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Chapter 11: Cultural factors related to the obesity epidemic - Introduction - The obesity epidemic - The influences of culture - Hofstedes cultural dimensions theory on society and obesity - Eating patterns of cultures - Mediterranean regions - Japan - Pacific Islands - The Eastern Mediterranean region (Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Bahrain) - Canada - Risk factors for obesity in adults in California - The negative impact of sweetened beverages and skipping breakfast on obesity in children - The impact of food types of weight gain in children: Fast foods versus diaries - How social and environmental factors affect obesity - Conclusion -- References - Further reading - Chapter 12: Educational factors related to the obesity epidemic - Introduction - Education attainment statistics - Income inequality as a health concern - Body size and socioeconomic status - The role of education in obesity - Educational attainment and obesity - Relationship between health literacy and obesity - Relationship between obesity and education outcomes in children and college students - Conclusion -- References -- |
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Chapter 13: Refined food addiction and its relation to obesity - Introduction - Defining refined food - A changing global food climate - Clinical classification of addiction - Food addiction: A potential link - Neurobiology of addiction - Neurobiological framework for food addiction - Dopamine - Opioid expression - Neuroimaging - Electroencephalogram - Clinical correlation: DSM-5 criteria - Impaired control - Refined food and addiction - Food addiction and obesity - Food addiction and obesity in children -- Food addiction and mental health - Food addiction and eating disorders -- Summary -- References - Chapter 14: Glycemic Index - Introduction - Definition - Interpretation of Gl values - Glycemic load - Appetite - Obesity and weight management - Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - Coronary heart disease - Oxidative stress and inflammation - Cancer risk -- References - Chapter 15: Predictors of obesity - Introduction - Childhood and adolescent obesity - Parental obesity - Socioeconomic status - Home environment - Physical activity - Dietary factors - References - Further reading -- Index |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 10, 2020) |
| Subject |
Obesity.
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Obesity
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Obesity
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mehrzad, Raman, author.
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| ISBN |
0128188405 |
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9780128188408 |
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