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Handbook of Obesity Treatment

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The University of Pennsylvania
Location
United States
Closing date
Nov 30, 2018

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Handbook of Obesity Treatment

SECOND EDITION

Edited by Thomas A. Wadden, PhD

George A. Bray, MD

The leading clinical reference work in the field—now significantly revised with 85% new material—this handbook gives practitioners and students a comprehensive understanding of the causes, consequences, and management of adult and childhood obesity. In concise, extensively referenced chapters from preeminent authorities, the Handbook presents foundational knowledge and reviews evidence-based psychosocial and lifestyle interventions as well as pharmacological and surgical treatments. It provides guidelines for conducting psychosocial and medical assessments and for developing individualized treatment plans. The effects of obesity— and of weight loss—on physical and psychological well-being are reviewed, as are strategies for helping patients maintain their weight loss.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

“This second edition offers a comprehensive, up-to-date summary of the state of the art regarding all aspects of obesity, including its prevalence, etiology, environmental and psychosocial contributors, manifestations, consequences, and treatment in a variety of settings. In addition, the volume reviews research relevant to public policy, organization of obesity care, and pediatric and adolescent populations. A definitive reference from recognized authorities.” —Bruce M. Wolfe, MD,

Oregon Health and Science University

This is the kind of book you will want to have at hand when any question arises about the causes and treatment of obesity. It will be extremely useful to trainees in obesity medicine; many of the chapters will make excellent reading assignments.” —Michael D. Jensen,

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

2018, 7" x 10" Hardcover, 716 Pages

ISBN 978-1-4625-3556-9, $95.00

SALE PRICE: $71.25

ABOUT THE EDITORS

Thomas A. Wadden, PhD, is the Albert J. Stunkard Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He also is Visiting Professor of Psychology at Haverford College. Dr. Wadden is past president of the Obesity Society and has served on numerous panels for the National Institutes of Health. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including the TOPS Research Achievement Award from the Obesity Society and mentoring awards from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Obesity Society.

George A. Bray, MD, is Boyd Professor Emeritus at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University; Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the Louisiana State University Medical Center; and Visiting Scientist at the Children’s Hospital of Oakland Research Institute. He is a recipient of the Presidential Medal from the Obesity Society and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Association for the Study of Obesity.

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