目次

Epidemiology.- Genetics.- Epigenetics and fetal programming.- Neuroendocrinology of energy balance.- The adipose organ.- Role of gut hormones.- Pathogenesis.- Environmental factors: pollutants, viruses food.- Food, metabolism and longevity.- The microbiota and energy balance.- Eating disorders.- Clinical assessment of the patient with overweight or obesity.- Obesity and NAFLD.- Obesity and type 2 diabetes.- Obesity and hypertension.- Obesity and dyslipidemia.- Obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.- Impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease.- Obesity and psychiatry.- Obesity in Children.- Dietary treatment.- Physical exercise.- Cognitive and behavioral approaches.- Pharmacological approaches.- Surgical approaches.- An integrated view of treatment options.