Obesity

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Preface to the First Edition
Preface
Introduction and Overview	p. 1
Impacts of Body Weight, Body Composition, and Adipose Tissue Distribution on Morbidity and Mortality	p. 13
Basic Neural Mechanisms of Feeding and Weight Regulation	p. 43
Pharmacological Aspects of Appetite	p. 63
Physiological Regulation of Body Energy: Implications for Obesity	p. 77
Energy Metabolism	p. 97
Dietary Obesity	p. 125
Genetics and Human Obesity	p. 137
Restrained Eating	p. 151
Psychosocial Consequences of Obesity and Dieting: Research and Clinical Findings	p. 163
Cultural Perspectives on the Etiology and Treatment of Obesity	p. 179
The Treatment of Obesity: An Overview	p. 197
Estimation of the Effect of Obesity on Health and Longevity: A Perspective for the Physician	p. 219
Popular Diets for Weight Loss: From Nutritionally Hazardous to Healthful	p. 231
The Metabolic and Psychological Importance of Exercise in Weight Control	p. 253
The Place of Appetite-Suppressant Drugs in the Treatment of Obesity	p. 275
Preventing Relapse Following Treatment for Obesity	p. 287
New Developments in Childhood Obesity	p. 301
Surgery	p. 313
Obstetrical Problems in the Obese Patient	p. 327
Public Health Approaches to Weight Control	p. 335
Talking with Patients	p. 355
Subject Index	p. 365
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