Treatment of the obese patient

Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Neuroregulation of Appetite....Pages 3-26
Gut Peptides....Pages 27-47
Endocannabinoids and Energy Homeostasis....Pages 49-67
Obesity and Adipokines....Pages 69-85
Free Fatty Acids, Insulin Resistance, and Ectopic Fat....Pages 87-97
Critical Importance of the Perinatal Period in the Development of Obesity....Pages 99-119
Measurement of Body Composition in Obesity....Pages 121-149
Energy Expenditure in Obesity....Pages 151-172
Front Matter....Pages 173-173
Socioeconomics of Obesity....Pages 175-194
Assessment of the Obese Patient....Pages 195-218
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome....Pages 219-242
Weight Management in Diabetes Prevention....Pages 243-263
Reductions in Dietary Energy Density as a Weight Management Strategy....Pages 265-280
Glycemic Index, Obesity, and Diabetes....Pages 281-298
Low-Carbohydrate Diets....Pages 299-310
Physical Activity and Obesity....Pages 311-320
Motivational Interviewing in Medical Settings....Pages 321-339
Weight-Loss Drugs....Pages 341-368
Surgical Approaches and Outcomes....Pages 369-377
Managing Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Bariatric Surgical Patient....Pages 379-394
Front Matter....Pages 173-173
Lessons Learned From the National Weight Control Registry....Pages 395-403
Pediatric Obesity....Pages 405-424
Back Matter....Pages 425-440