Obesity: The Report of the British Nutrition Foundation Task ForceISBN: 978-0-632-05298-1
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276 pages
July 1999, Wiley-Blackwell
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Obesity Task Force Membership.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction (Dr Michele Sadler).
2. Health Risks of Obesity (Professor John Garrow).
3. Clinical Assessment of Obesity (Professor John Garrow).
4. Epidemiology of Obesity in the UK (Dr Ann Gehily).
5. Aetiology of Obesity I: Introduction (Dr Andrew Prentice).
6. Aetiology of Obesity II: Genetics (Professor Peter Kopelman).
7. Aetiology of Obesity III: Critical Periods for the Development of Obesity (Dr Mary Flynn, Ms Gail Goldberg, Dr Andrew Prentice, Dr Tim Cole).
8. Aetiology of Obesity IV: Metabolic Factors (Dr Andrew Prentice).
9. Aetiology of Obesity V; Macronutrient Balance (Dr Andrew Prentice).
10. Aetiology of Obesity VI: Appetite Control, Physiological Factors (Dr Andrew Prentice, Dr James Stubbs).
11. Aetiology of Obesity VII: Endocrine Causes (Dr Nick Finer, Dr Andrew Prentice).
12. Aetiology of Obesity VIII: Psychological Factors (Professor Jane Wardle).
13. Aetiology of Obesity IX: Dietary Factors. (Dr Andrew Prentice, Dr Susan Jebb).
14. Aetiology of Obesity X: Food Choice, Food Policy and Eating Patterns (Dr David Mela, Professor Christopher Ritson, Ms Sharon Kuznesof).
15. Aetiology of Obesity XI: Physical Inactivity (Professor Kenneth Fox).
16. Significance of within Person Weight Variation (Professor John Garrow).
17. Prevention of Obesity (Professor John Garrow).
18. Treatment of Obesity I: Introduction (Professor John Garrow, Ms Mary O'Kane).
19. Treatment of Obesity II: Dietary Treatment of Obesity (Professor John Garrow, Ms Mary O'Kane).
20. Treatment of Obesity III: Physical Activity and Exercise (Professor Kenneth Fox).
21. Treatment of Obesity IV: Behavioural Treatment (Professor Jane Wardle).
22. Treatment of Obesity V: Pharmacotherapy for Obesity (Professor Peter Kopelman).
23. Treatment of Obesity VI: Surgical Treatments (Professor John Garrow).
24. Treatment of Obesity VII: Resources and Evaluation (Professor John Garrow).
25. Suggestions of Further Reading.
26. Recommendations of the BNF Task Force on Obesity.
Appendix : Answers to Questions from medical journalists.
Glossary.
References.
Index.
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