Treating and preventing obesity /

Treating and preventing obesity /

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Imprint:Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, c2004.
Description:xvii, 355 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Obesity -- Prevention.
Obesity -- Treatment.
Obesity -- Prevention.
Obesity -- Treatment.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5538137
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Varying Form of Title:Treating and preventing obesity : an evidence based review
Other authors / contributors:OĢˆstman, Jan.
Britton, M. (Mona)
Jonsson, Egon.
ISBN:3527308180
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
committed to retain 20170930 20421213 HathiTrust
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Foreword
  • List of Contributors
  • Treating and Preventing Obesity A Systematic Review of the Evidence
  • Summary
  • Background
  • Definition of Obesity
  • Causes of Obesity
  • Health Risks of Obesity
  • Impact on Quality of Life
  • Economic Aspects
  • Report Design and Content
  • Preventive Interventions against Obesity
  • Preventing Obesity in Adults
  • Preventing Obesity in Children and Adolescents
  • Treating Obesity
  • Treating Obesity in Adults
  • Treating Obesity in Children and Adolescents
  • Quality of Life
  • Effect of Weight Loss on Obesity-related Diseases and Conditions
  • Cost Effectiveness of Different Treatment Methods
  • Conclusions by SBU
  • 1. Background
  • 1.1. Obesity as a Health Problem in Adults
  • 1.1.1. What is Obesity?
  • 1.1.2. Prevalence of Obesity in Different Population Groups
  • 1.1.3. Causes of Obesity
  • 1.1.3.1. Energy Intake
  • 1.1.3.2. Energy Utilization
  • 1.1.3.3. Risk Factors for Obesity
  • 1.1.3.4. Genetic Factors
  • 1.1.4. Risks of Obesity
  • 1.1.4.1. Mortality
  • 1.1.4.2. Cardiovascular Disease
  • 1.1.4.3. Diabetes mellitus (type 2)
  • 1.1.4.4. Cancer
  • 1.1.4.5. Gall Bladder and Liver Diseases
  • 1.1.4.6. Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • 1.1.4.7. Production of Sex Hormones
  • 1.1.4.8. Diseases of the Respiratory Organs
  • 1.1.4.9. Health-related Quality of Life
  • 1.1.5. Summary
  • 1.1.6. Comments on Facts 1-4
  • 1.2. Obesity as a Health Problem in Children and Adolescents
  • 1.2.1. Background
  • 1.2.2. Definition
  • 1.2.3. Causes of Obesity
  • 1.2.4. Morbidity and Obesity
  • 1.2.5. Risk of Children becoming Overweight Adults
  • 1.2.6. Summary
  • 1.3. International Overview of Obesity Intervention Programs
  • 1.3.1. Australia
  • 1.3.2. France
  • 1.3.3. Norway
  • 1.3.4. New Zealand
  • 1.3.5. Finland
  • 1.3.6. Canada
  • 1.3.7. Sweden
  • 1.3.8. United States
  • 1.4. Cost of Obesity and Obesity-Related Diseases
  • 1.4.1. Methods of Estimating the Cost to Society
  • 1.4.2. Methods of Searching the Literature
  • 1.4.3. Results
  • 1.4.3.1. Studies Addressing Direct Costs of Obesity
  • 1.4.3.2. Studies Concerning Other Economic Aspects
  • 1.4.3.3. Conclusions
  • 2. Systematic Literature Review--Methods
  • 2.1. Background
  • 2.2. Literature Search
  • 2.3. Literature Review and Quality Assessment
  • 2.4. Reporting Facts and Conclusions
  • 3. Preventing Obesity
  • 3.1. Preventing Obesity in Adults
  • Summary
  • 3.1.1. Introduction
  • 3.1.2. Methods
  • 3.1.3. Results
  • 3.1.4. Discussion
  • 3.2. Preventing Obesity in Children and Adolescents
  • Summary
  • 3.2.1. Methods
  • 3.2.2. Results
  • 3.2.3. Interesting Observations that do not Meet the Minimum Criteria
  • 3.2.4. Discussion
  • 4. Treating Obesity in Adults
  • 4.1. Dietary Treatment
  • Summary
  • 4.1.1. Introduction
  • 4.1.2. Special Methodological Problems in Studies of Weight Loss
  • 4.1.3. Methods
  • 4.1.4. Results and Discussion
  • 4.1.4.1. General Dietary Counseling, Different Types of Programs
  • 4.1.4.2. Energy (Calorie) Restriction
  • 4.1.4.3. Meal Replacement
  • 4.1.4.4. Fat Restriction, with or without Energy Limitations
  • 4.1.4.5. Carbohydrate Type
  • 4.1.4.6. Lactovegetarian Diet
  • 4.1.4.7. Commercial Weight-Loss Programs
  • 4.1.4.8. Other Aspects
  • 4.2. Special Diets
  • 4.2.1. Dietary Fiber
  • Summary
  • 4.2.1.1. Introduction
  • 4.2.1.2. Methods
  • 4.2.1.3. Results
  • 4.2.1.4. Discussion
  • 4.2.2. Low-Energy Diets
  • Summary
  • 4.2.2.1. Introduction
  • 4.2.2.2. Method
  • 4.2.2.3. Results
  • 4.2.3. Fasting
  • Summary
  • 4.2.3.1. Introduction
  • 4.2.3.2. Results
  • 4.3. Behavior Therapy
  • Summary
  • 4.3.1. Introduction
  • 4.3.2. Methods
  • 4.3.3. Results
  • 4.3.4. Discussion
  • 4.4. Physical Exercise
  • Summary
  • 4.4.1. Introduction
  • 4.4.2. Special Methodological Problems in Studies of Physical Exercise
  • 4.4.3. Methods
  • 4.4.4. Results
  • 4.4.5. Discussion
  • 4.5. Pharmacotherapy
  • Summary
  • 4.5.1. Introduction
  • 4.5.2. Methodological Aspects of Drug Studies
  • 4.5.3. Orlistat and Sibutramine
  • 4.5.4. Other Drugs
  • 4.5.5. Method
  • 4.5.6. Results
  • 4.5.6.1. Orlistat
  • 4.5.6.2. Sibutramine
  • 4.5.6.3. Caffeine/Ephedrine
  • 4.6. Surgery
  • Summary
  • 4.6.1. Introduction
  • 4.6.2. Literature Search
  • 4.6.3. Findings on Weight Reduction and Complications
  • 4.6.3.1. Gastric Bypass (GBP)
  • 4.6.3.2. Horizontal Gastroplasty (HGPL)
  • 4.6.3.3. Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
  • 4.6.3.4. Gastric Banding (GB)
  • 4.6.3.5. Complications Following Stomach Procedures
  • 4.6.3.6. Intestinal Bypass
  • 4.6.3.7. Bileopancreatic Bypass (BPB) and Duodenal Switch (DS)
  • 4.6.3.8. Laparoscopic or Open Surgery
  • 4.6.4. Surgery Compared to Conservative Treatment and Effects on Risk Factors
  • 4.6.5. The SOS Study
  • 4.6.5.1. Aim and Design
  • 4.6.5.2. Weight Loss in the SOS Study
  • 4.6.5.3. Surgical Complications in the SOS Study
  • 4.6.5.4. Effects on Risk Factors in the SOS Study
  • 4.6.5.5. Effects on the Cardiovascular System in the SOS Study
  • 4.6.5.6. Quality of Life in SOS Before and After Weight Loss
  • 4.6.5.7. Health Economics and SOS
  • 4.6.6. Appendix: Glossary and Surgical Details
  • 4.6.6.1. Glossary
  • 4.6.6.2. Description of Surgical Methods
  • 4.6.6.3. Technical Considerations in Obesity Surgery
  • 4.7. Alternative Medicine
  • Summary
  • 4.7.1. Introduction
  • 4.7.2. Definition of Alternative Medicine
  • 4.7.3. Alternative Medicine Methods Used to Treat Obesity
  • 4.7.4. Costs
  • 4.7.5. Methods
  • 4.7.6. Critical Review of Studies
  • 4.7.7. Results
  • 4.7.8. Studies Fulfilling the Minimum Criteria
  • 4.7.8.1. Acupuncture
  • 4.7.8.2. Hypnosis
  • 4.7.8.3. Other Studies
  • 4.7.8.4. Discussion and Conclusions
  • 4.7.9. Overview of Recent Chinese Studies
  • 4.7.9.1. Literature Search
  • 4.7.9.2. Results
  • 4.7.9.3. Discussion and Conclusions
  • 4.8. Negative Effects of Weight Loss
  • 4.9. Maintaining Weight Loss
  • 5. Treating Obesity in Children and Adolescents
  • Summary
  • 5.1. Dietary Intervention, Exercise, and Behavior Modification/Family Therapy
  • 5.1.1. Results
  • 5.2. Long-Term Effects of Different Treatments
  • 5.2.1. Observations that do not Meet the Minimum Criteria
  • 5.2.3. Pharmacotherapy
  • 5.2.4. Surgery
  • 5.2.5. Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)
  • 5.2.6. Other Types of Treatment
  • 5.2.6.1. Residential
  • 5.2.6.2. Weight Watcher Treatment in Children
  • 5.2.6.3. Physical Exercise
  • 5.2.6.4. Alternative Medicine
  • 5.3. Effects of Treatment on Risk Factors and Mental Health
  • 5.4. Side Effects of Treatment
  • 5.5. Discussion
  • 5.5.1. Behavior Modification, Diet, and Exercise
  • 5.5.2. Surgical Intervention
  • 5.5.3. VLCD
  • 6. Quality of Life
  • Summary
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Methods
  • 6.3. Results
  • 6.3.1. Quality of Life in Overweight and Obese People
  • 6.3.2. Studies of Obese People who Seek Treatment
  • 6.3.3. Comparisons with People having other Chronic Disease and Disability
  • 6.3.4. Specific Psychosocial Problems in Obese Patients
  • 6.3.5. Effects of Surgery on Quality of Life
  • 6.3.6. Effects of Non-Surgical Treatment on Quality of Life
  • 6.4. Appendix: Conclusions and Need for Research
  • 6.4.1. Quality of Life and Obesity: Population Studies
  • 6.4.2. Quality of Life and Obesity: Clinical Studies
  • 6.4.3. Quality of Life after Surgery for Severe Obesity
  • 6.4.4. Quality of Life after Nonsurgical Treatment for Obesity
  • 6.4.5. Need for Further Research
  • 7. Effects of Obesity Treatment on Diseases and Special Conditions
  • 7.1. Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)
  • Summary
  • 7.1.1. Introduction
  • 7.1.2. Methods
  • 7.1.3. Results
  • 7.1.3.1. Effects of Obesity Treatment on Type 2 Diabetes
  • 7.1.3.2. Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
  • 7.1.4. Discussion
  • 7.2. Hypertension
  • Summary
  • 7.2.1. Introduction
  • 7.2.2. Results
  • 7.2.2.1. Effect of Obesity Treatment on Hypertension
  • 7.2.2.2. Prevention of Hypertension
  • 7.2.3. Discussion
  • 7.3. Blood Lipid Disorders
  • Summary
  • 7.3.1. Background
  • 7.3.2. Method
  • 7.3.3. Results
  • 7.3.3.1. Diet Treatment Including VLCD
  • 7.3.3.2. Pharmacotherapy
  • 7.3.3.3. Surgical Treatment
  • 7.3.3.4. Other Studies on Lowering Blood Lipids
  • 7.3.4. Discussion
  • 7.4. Sleep Apnea
  • Summary and Conclusion
  • 7.4.1. Introduction
  • 7.4.2. Method
  • 7.4.3. Results
  • 7.5. Infertility and Pregnancy Outcome
  • Summary and Conclusions
  • 7.5.1. Introduction
  • 7.5.2. Results
  • 8. Economic Evaluation of Treatment Methods
  • Summary
  • 8.1. Method
  • 8.2. Results
  • 8.2.1. Counseling and VLCD
  • 8.2.2. Surgical intervention
  • 8.2.3. Pharmacotherapy
  • 9. Ethical Aspects
  • 9.1. Patients' Problems
  • 9.2. Treatment
  • 9.3. Interaction with Health Services
  • 9.4. Quackery
  • 9.5. Obesity as a Social Problem
  • 9.6. General Prevention
  • Glossary and Definitions
  • Index
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