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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the multifaceted issue of obesity, exploring its complexities, causes, and consequences. It challenges the historical assumption of obesity as a singular entity caused by overeating, instead proposing a nuanced understanding of different types and causes of obesity. The author meticulously examines the challenges of defining and measuring obesity, highlighting the limitations of traditional methods like the Body Mass Index and emphasizing the importance of considering body fat distribution. The book explores the intricate relationship between obesity and various health risks, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Central to the book's exploration is the recognition of obesity as a societal issue interwoven with lifestyle, cultural patterns, and socioeconomic factors. The author delves into treatment options, discussing both conservative approaches like dietary modifications and exercise, and more invasive procedures like surgery. This book underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to tackling obesity, involving public health initiatives, private sector involvement, and individual responsibility. Ultimately, the book's insights encourage a shift in perspective, urging readers to view obesity not as a personal failing but as a complex condition demanding a multifaceted solution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332287680_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332287680
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332287680
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 300 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26094763/1
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