The gravity of weight :a clinical guide to weight loss and maintenance
General Material Designation
[book]
First Statement of Responsibility
/Sylvia R. Karasu, T. Byram Karasu
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Washington, DC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
: American Psychiatric Pub.
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
, c2010
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxvi, 492 p.
Other Physical Details
:ill. ;23 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Obesity in the United States : the gravity of the situation -- Food : the basic principles of calories -- The psychology of the eater -- The metabolic complexities of weight control -- Psychiatric disorders and weight -- Medical conditions and weight -- Exercise -- Circadian rhythms, sleep, and weight -- Diet and weight -- Psychological treatment strategies and weight -- Pharmacological and surgical treatments for overweight and obesity.