This new volume suggests that regular physical activity plays an important role in preventing the development of obesity, is a valuable adjunct therapy in the treatment of the established condition, and makes a solid contribution to the maintenance of weight loss once target weights have been achieved.
This new volume suggests that regular physical activity plays an important role in preventing the development of obesity, is a valuable adjunct therapy in the treatment of the established condition, and makes a solid contribution to the maintenance of weight loss once target weights have been achieved.
Roy J. Shephard is Professor Emeritus of Applied Physiology in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, Canada. He was Director of the School of Physical and Health Education (now the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education) at the University of Toronto for 12 years (1979-1991), and he served as Director of the University of Toronto Graduate Programme in Exercise Sciences from 1964 to 1985.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction 1. A Brief History of Obesity 2. The Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement of Body Fat Content 3. The "obesity epidemic" and Its Correlates 4. Health Consequences of the Obesity Epidemic 5. Economic Consequences of the Obesity Epidemic 6. The Genetic Alibi 7. Adipose Tissue as an Important Body Organ 8. Physical Activity in the Prevention of Obesity 9. Physical Activity in the Treatment of Established Obesity 10. Dietary Choices and the Control of Obesity 11. General Conclusions and Areas of Future Research
Introduction 1. A Brief History of Obesity 2. The Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement of Body Fat Content 3. The "obesity epidemic" and Its Correlates 4. Health Consequences of the Obesity Epidemic 5. Economic Consequences of the Obesity Epidemic 6. The Genetic Alibi 7. Adipose Tissue as an Important Body Organ 8. Physical Activity in the Prevention of Obesity 9. Physical Activity in the Treatment of Established Obesity 10. Dietary Choices and the Control of Obesity 11. General Conclusions and Areas of Future Research
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