Press Release
Obesity
Boston, MA, December, 2013: In the United States alone over two-thirds of adults and almost 49 percent of young people ages 2–19 are considered either obese or overweight, and rates are also at alarming levels around the world. Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains obesity concepts and related issues. It first offers easy-to-understand definitions of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for obesity and then suggestions, diets, etc. for maintaining a healthy weight. The book includes numerous in-text Web links to the National Institutes of Health, USDA, Centers for Disease Control, and others with important information and health tips. The companion DVD includes videos, resources, and illustrations to help you to understand all of the material from the book.
KEY FEATURES
- Provides questions and answers about the medical definitions and descriptions of obesity. General topics include the causes of obesity, nutrition, and available treatments/diets/preventative measures (see selected topics below)
- Includes numerous in-text Web links to WebMD, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USDA, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), pharmaceutical companies, YouTube, and other sites with animations, diets, practical case studies, and tools related to obesity and nutrition
- Uses animations, practical tips, case studies, charts and tables, figures, and photos to explain topics under discussion
- Includes a companion DVD with videos, animations, color figures from the book, and Web links to references in the text
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr. G. Gadkari is the founder of the Association of Advanced Research in Obesity and the author of Know Your Heart and A Win Over Obesity. Elaine Coveney enjoyed a successful career as an economist before becoming a freelance writer and editor. She lives in Boston.
BOOK INFORMATION:
ISBN: 9781937585-86-0 MSRP: U.S. $24.95 PUB DATE: December, 2013
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