Obesity: Prevalence, Theories, Medical Consequences, Management, and Research Directions

Autor: Nassar Erika, La Bounty Paul, Galbreath Melyn, Harvey Travis, Campbell Bill, Beckham Jacqueline, Wilborn Colin, Wismann Jennifer, Kreider Richard
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2005
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Zdroj: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Vol 2, Iss 2, Pp 4-31 (2005)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1550-2783
DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-2-2-4
Popis: Abstract Obesity and its associated disorders are a growing epidemic across the world. Many genetic, physiological, and behavioral factors play a role in the etiology of obesity. Diet and exercise are known to play a valuable role in the treatment and prevention of obesity and associated disorders such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to examine the prevalence, etiology, consequences, and treatment of obesity.
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