Handbook of Obesity: Clinical Applications, Third Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (799 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 142005144X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 680 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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This Third Edition is full of many revisions including: The sections Etiology and Pathophysiology have been updated to reflect state-of-the-art advancements in the prevalence, etiology, and pathophysiology of obesityNew chapters have been added and revisions made to the subjects of genetics, molecular biology, endocrine determinants of obesity, the metabolic syndrome, and the relationship between obesity and diabetesWritten by the field’s leading scientists and clinicians, Handbook of Obesity: Clinical Applications, Third Edition:has unparalleled coverage of the full range of subjects comprising the field of obesity.is packed with charts, diagrams, and tables that conveniently summarize key information and conceptselucidates state-of-the-art knowledge of the definition, prevalence, etiology, and pathophysiology of obesity. Written by leading scientists and clinicians, this handbook offers unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage concerning this growing global and chronic disease that affects and exacerbates comorbid conditions including diabetes and heart
His research has been funded mainly by the National Institutes of Health.. He holds a B.Ped. Dr. from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. CLAUDE BOUCHARD is the Executive Director of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and holds the George A. BRAY is a former Executive Director (1989-1999) and current Boyd Professor at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center
in exercise physiology (University of Oregon, Eugene), and a Ph.D. from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Brown Research Chair on Obesity at Laval University where he was the Director of the Physical Activity Sciences Laboratory for about 20 years. in population genetics (University of Texas, Austin). His research interests include dietary, nutritional, and pharmacological treatment of diabetes and obesity. CLAUDE BOUCHARD is the Executive Director of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and holds the George A. Dr. About the AuthorGEORGE A. Bray received his A.B. He holds a B.Ped. (Laval), a M.Sc. His resear
kalpana krishna said ABOBM. Great book if you are taking boards!Nice handbook to have for exams and for daily practiceVery well written