Obesity: prevalence, theories, medical consequences, management, and research directions

Obesity: prevalence, theories, medical consequences, management, and research directions

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 hy...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2005-12, Vol.2 (2), p.4-31
Hauptverfasser: Wilborn, Colin, Beckham, Jacqueline, Campbell, Bill, Harvey, Travis, Galbreath, Melyn, La Bounty, Paul, Nassar, Erika, Wismann, Jennifer, Kreider, Richard
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Athletes
Care and treatment
cortisol
Diagnosis
diet
exercise
Health aspects
leptin
Medical research
metabolic syndrome
Obesity
physical activity
Prevention
Psychological aspects
Review
Tension headache
weight loss
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:1550-2783
1550-2783
DOI:10.1186/1550-2783-2-2-4