Obesity and overweight sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the causes, prevalence, screening, associated health risks, prevention, and treatment of obesity and overweight : along with social and psychological impact of obesity and resources for additional help and information / edited by Kevin Hayes.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.

Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.

Series:

Health reference series.

Health reference series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Obesity--Popular works.

Obesity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 642 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2020]

Summary:

"Provides basic health information about the causes, prevalence, associated health risks, prevention, and treatment of obesity and overweight along with the impact of society and tips for people to cope up with excess weight. Includes resources for additional help and information"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1: The Phenomena of Overweight and Obesity

Chapter 1 Understanding the Medical Model of Obesity

Section 1.1 Body Composition and Body Fat Percentage

Section 1.2 What Is Childhood Obesity and Overweight?

Section 1.3 What Is Adult Obesity and Overweight?

Section 1.4 What Is Obesity and Overweight in Elderly?

Chapter 2 What Is the Difference between Being Overweight and Obese?

Chapter 3 What Is Fat?

Chapter 4 What Are the Types of Fat

Chapter 5 What Is Morbid Obesity?

Chapter 6 What Causes Obesity and Overweight?

Section 6.1 Major Factors Causing Obesity

Section 6.2 Disability and Obesity

Section 6.3 Genetics and Obesity

Chapter 7 What Is Obesity Screening?

Chapter 8 Myths and Facts on Obesity and Overweight

Part 2: Obesity and Overweight in the United States

Chapter 9 Statistics on Obesity and Overweight in the U.S.

Section 9.1 Prevalence among Children and Youths

Section 9.2 Prevalence among Adults

Section enc esed on Sex, Race, and Ethnicity

Chapter 10 Surveillance Systems of Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 11 Steps Taken by the U.S. Government to Reduce Obesity and

Overweight

Section 11.1 Steps That Can Be Taken by the Local Government

Section 11.2 Community Efforts

Part 3: Co-occurrence of Weight and Health

Chapter 12 How Healthy Eating Affects Your Well-Being

Chapter 13 What Is a Healthy Weight?

Section 13.1 Body Mass Index (BMI) Explained

Section 13.2 Factors Contributing to a Healthy Weight

Section 13.3 Assessing Your Weight

Section 13.4 Attaining a Healthy Weight: A Guide

Chapter 14 Sleep and Weight Gain: What Is the Connection?

Chapter 15 Common Health Consequences of Overweight and Obesity

Chapter 16 How Health and Nutrition Are Closely Related in Weight Management

Chapter 17 Myths about Nutrition and Physical Activity

Part 4: Health Risks and Diseases Associated with Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 18 Diabetes Due to Increasing Weight

Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Diseases

Chapter 20 Stroke Due to Excessive Weight

Chapter 21 High Blood Pressure Due to Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 22 How Your Weight Contributes to Getting Asthma

Chapter 23 Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Chronic Back Condition

Chapter 24 Congenital Leptin Deficiency

Chapter 25 Obesity and Hypoventilation Syndrome

Chapter 26 Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and NASH

Chapter 27 Pregnancy Problems

Section 27.1 Postpartum Weight Gain

Section 27.2 How Does Being Overweight or Obese Affects Your Fertility

Section 27.3 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Obesity

Chapter 28 Risk of Cancer

Chapter 29 Obesity and Eating Disorders

Chapter 30 How Obesity Can Cause Mental-Health Issues

Part 5: Populations at Risk

Chapter 31 Obesity among Specific Population

Section 31.1 Obesity and African Americans

Section 31.2 Obesity and Hispanic Americans

Section 31.3 Obesity and American Indians and Alaska Natives

Section 31.4 Obesity and Asian Americans

Chapter 32 Differences in Prevalence of Obesity among Black, White, and Hispanic

Adults

Chapter 33 African-Specific Genomic Variant Associated with Obesity

Chapter 34 Poverty and Obesity

Chapter 35 Effects of Overweight and Obesity in Men and Women

Part 6: Impact of Society on Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 36 Stigma Attached to Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 37 Role of Media and Its Impact on Obesity

Chapter 38 Discrimination against Obese Persons in Academic and Work Settings

Chapter 39 Body Image

Chapter 40 Obesity and Bullying

Part 7: Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

Chapter 41 Changing Your Lifestyle for a Healthy Weight

Chapter 42 Food Journaling-Keeping a Track of What You Eat

Chapter 43 Stress and Severe Obesity-Stress Management

Chapter 44 Counselling for Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 45 Seeking Professional Help

Chapter 46 Weight-Management Programs-Choosing a Safe and Successful One

Chapter 47 Weight Loss Medications and Devices

Chapter 48 Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight-Tips for Parents

Chapter 49 Key Recommendations for People Suffering from Obesity and

Chapter 50 Healthy Diet for Healthy Weight

Chapter 51 Nutrition Facts Label

Chapter 52 Diet Patterns in the United States

Chapter 53 Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)

Chapter 54 Benefits and Side Effects of Bariatric Surgery

Part 8: Living with Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 55 Coping with Obesity and Overweight

Chapter 56 Talking about Your Weight Issue

Chapter 57 Obesity and Sexuality

Chapter 58 Childhood Obesity and How to Deal with It

Part 9: Additional Help and Information

Chapter 59 Glossary of Terms Related to Obesity

Chapter 60 Helplines for You

Chapter 61 Directory of Organizations That Provide Information on Obesity and Weight Loss

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781787858008

1787858006

9780780818095

0780818091

OCLC:

1164127992