Index page for: Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Prevention

Table of Contents Section I. IntroductionEpidemiology of Obesity, D.Giovanna Turconi and Dr. H. CenaEpidemiology of Obesity: A Global Burden of the New Millennium, G. C. PainSection II. Pathophysiology of ObesityEnvironmental Estrogens, Endocrine Disruption and Obesity, F. S. vom Saal, J. R. Kirkpatric,k and B. L. CoeCigarette Smoking, Inflammation and Obesity, S. K Biswas, I. Megson, C. A Shaw, and I. RahmanDisordered Eating as a Correlate in the Development of Obesity, G. W. Pla.Role of Neurotransmitters in Obesity Regulation, S.E. Ohia and C. OpereNeurobiology of Obesity, N. EikelisLeptin as a Vasoactive Adipokine: Link between Metabolism and Vasculature, A. Bouloumi?, C. A. Curat, A. Miranville, K. Lolm?de, and C. Sengen?sOverview on Ghrelin, Appetite and Energy Balance, R. Fern?ndez-Fern?ndez and M. Tena-SempereMolecular Genetics of Obesity Syndrome: Role of DNA Methylation, R. S. Dwivedi, A. Sahad, and B. L. Mirkin. Section III. Obesity and Degenerative DiseasesOxidative Stress Status in Humans with Metabolic Syndrome, C.Y. Chen and J. B. BlumbergObesity and Type 2 Diabetes, S. Yaturu and S. K. JainObesity and Angiogenesis in Cancer: Applications of Angiogenesis Targeted Redox-Based Therapeutics, S. Chatterjee, D. Bagchi, M. Bagchi, and C. K. SenObesity as an Occult Risk Factor for Drug and Chemical Toxicities, G. B. Corcoran Section IV. Novel Concept in Obesity Drug DevelopmentAdipose Drug Targets for the Treatment of Obesity, O. Boss, L. Lehr, and J.P. GiacobinoSection V. Safety of Obesity DrugsSafety of Obesity Drugs, A. Gupta and Dr. F.L. GreenwaySection VI. Natural, Nutritional and Physical Approaches of WeightManagement The Fundamental Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in Weight Management, D. Blatt and C. L. Gostic Nutritional and Dietary Approaches for Weight Management - An Overview, S. Agarwal Gender Differences in Body Fat Utilization During Weight Gain, Loss or Maintenance, G.K. Harris and D. J. Baer Appetite, Body Weight, Health Implications of a Low-Glycemic Load Diet, S. J. Bell, W. Van Ausday, and G. Grochoski Beyond Obesity Prevention: The Anti-Aging Effects of Caloric Restriction, K. W. Saupe and J. D. MulliganDietary Supplement Carbohydrate Digestion Inhibitors: A Review of the Literature, J. Udani, M. Hardy, and B. KavoussiVegetarian Diets in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity, Dr. K. T. Knecht, H. Bui, D. Tran, and J. Sabate.The Atkins Paradigm, A. Robarge and B. W. DownsPolyphenols from Fruit and Vegetables in Weight Management and Obesity Control, D. Ghosh and M. A Skinner Chromium (III) in Promoting Weight Loss and Lean Body Mass, M. Bagchi, H. G. Preuss, S. Zafra-Stone, and D. BagchiAn Overview on (-)-Hydroxycitric Acid in Obesity Regulation, S. Zafra-Stone, M. Bagchi, H. G. Preuss, and D.BagchiA Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Citrus aurantium in Weight Management, S. J. Stohs and M. SharaConjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and Weight Control: From the Biomedical Immune Viewpoint, Z.L. KongThe Role of Tea in Weight Management, C.KandaswamiLaboratory and Clinical Studies of Chitosan, H. G. Preuss, D. Bagchi, and G. R. KaatsPhaseolus vulgaris and Alpha Amylase Inhibition, D. E. MeissRole of Glucomannan in Weight Management, B. Swanson and J. K. KeithleyRole of Caralluma fimbriata in Weight Management, R.V. Venkatesh and R. Rajendran Role of Medium Chain Triglycerides in Weight Management, M. Enig.Anti-Obesity by Marine Lipids, K. MiyashitaDairy Foods, Calcium and Weight Management, Dr. M. B. ZemelLessons from the Use of Ephedra as a Dietary Supplement, M. Soni, K. Shelk,e and R. AminDietary Supplementation in Weight Loss - A Dietician's Perspective, B. Wedman-St Louis Section VII. Child Obesity and PreventionTreatment and Prevention of Childhood Obesity and Associated Metabolic Diseases, M. I Goran, J. N Davies, and L. A KellySection VIII. Bariatric Surgery in Weight ManagementBariatric Surgery in Obesity and Reversal of Metabolic Disorders, M. Manco