| Topic: | endocrine & metabolic diseases (en) |
| Title: | Physical Activity and Exercise in the Obese. |
| Author: | Bray, G.A. |
| Source: | IN: Bray, G.A. Metabolic Syndrome And Obesity. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press. 2007. pp 185-202. |
| Availability: | Available from Humana Press. 999 Riverview Dr, Suite 208, Totowa, NJ 07512. Email: humana@humanapr.com. Website: www.humanapress.com. Price: $169.00. |
| Abstract: | This chapter about physical activity and exercise in the obese is from a book that presents an up-to-date survey of the current scientific understanding of obesity and the metabolic syndrome, as well as an overview of the most significant changes in the field in the past 30 years. Topics covered in this chapter include measuring energy expenditure, physical activity and health, treatment of overweight using exercise, and exercise as a strategy to maintain weight loss. The author emphasizes that changes in physical activity are particularly important in the pathogenesis of overweight and in its treatment; this aspect especially true for the long-term maintenance of weight loss when it involves the use of one or more large muscle groups and raises the heart rate. The chapter concludes with a list of specific suggestions for physical activity. The chapter includes an outline, figures and tables; it concludes with an extensive list of references. 4 figures. 3 tables. 47 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Endocrine Diseases and Disorders. Obesity. Metabolic Syndrome. Patient Care Management. Weight Loss. Exercise. Patient Selection. |
| Minor Keywords: | Quality of Life. Psychosocial Factors. Guidelines. Pathogenesis. Activities of Daily Living. Cardiovascular System. |
| Publication Number: | ENBK10103 |
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