{"product_id":"a-guide-to-obesity-and-george-a-bray-9781439814574","title":"A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Origins and Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the historical record there is abundant evidence that obesity was a medical and health concern as long as medicine has been practiced. The idea of diet and exercise are bulwarks in the fight against obesity in history from the time of Hippocrates to the 16th century--a span of 2,000 years. However, our scientific understanding of this problem is only a little over 200 years old. An examination of the root cause of what many consider the obesity epidemic, \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome\u003c\/strong\u003e traces the origins and types of obesity and its treatment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamining in detail the developing treatment for obesity, this book provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eA history of obesity, including treatment, proposed causes, and perceptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn examination of the causes and problems associated with obesity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of lifestyle, diet, exercise, and treatment strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA detailed look at the medications and surgeries available for obesity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fact that we have an epidemic of obesity today that is covering the globe suggests that the strategically simple ideas of eating less and exercising more, ideas that require commitment and personal involvement by the individual, have not been very successful. As we move forward in trying to understand this problem, we need to be alert to strategies and tactics that may not require individual motivation and commitment--history has shown that they do not work well. This book supplies guidance on developing and designing novel strategic interventions against obesity and metabolic disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George A. Bray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439814570\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439814574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2011 pg. 254","brand":"George A. Bray","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088265818367,"sku":"9781439814574","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1daf2f27-7646-4448-b453-0d6a69d79e79.jpg?v=1769103956","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-guide-to-obesity-and-george-a-bray-9781439814574","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}