Obesity : Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Prevention

Introduction Epidemiology of Obesity G. Turconi and H. Cena Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity K. Corley, M. S. Cabrera, J. C. Desmangles, C. Fernandez, and A. Chatterjee Pathophysiology of Obesity Global View on the Development of Noncommunicable Diseases K. -H. Wagner and H. Brath Evidence for Refined Food Addiction J. R. Ifland, H. G. Preuss, M. T. Marcus, K. M. Rourke, W. C. Taylor, and M. Lerner Disruption of Development by Environmental Estrogens F. S. Vom Saal, B. L. Coe, B. M. Angle, and J. A. Taylor Cigarette Smoking, Inflammation, and Obesity S. K. Biswas, I. L. Megson, C. A. Shaw, and I. Rahman Role of Neurotransmitters in Obesity Regulation S. E. Ohia, C. A. Opere, M. Kulkarni, and Y. F. Njie-Mbye Neurobiology of Obesity N. Eikelis Leptin as a Vasoactive Adipokine A. Bouloumie, C. A. Curat, A. Miranville, K. Lolmede, and C. Sengenes Leptin-Induced Inflammation N. -Y. Song and Y. -J. Surh Overview of Ghrelin, Appetite, and Energy Balance R. Fernandez-Fernandez and M. Tena-Sempere Molecular Genetics of Obesity Syndrome R. S. Dwivedi, M. R. Wing, and D. S. Raj Sleep and Obesity M. A. Miller, and F. P. Cappuccio Obesity and Degenerative Diseases Oxidative Stress Status in Humans with Metabolic Syndrome C. -Y. Chen and J. B. Blumberg Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes S. Yaturu and S. K. Jain Inflammation: A Hallmark of Obesity in Conflict with Wound Healing S. Roy and C. K. Sen Angiogenesis-Targeted Redox-Based Therapeutics S. Chatterjee, D. Bagchi, M. Bagchi, and C. K. Sen Obese and Overweight: A New Sensitive Population for Drug and Chemical Toxicities? G. B. Corcoran Genomic Imprinting Disorders in Obesity M. G. Butler Novel Concept in Obesity Drug Development Adipose Drug Targets for Obesity Treatment O. Boss, L. Lehr, and J.-P. Giacobino History and Regulation of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Drugs S. M. Schwartz and D. M. Savastano Safety of Obesity Drugs Safety of Obesity Drugs A. K. Gupta and F. L. Greenway Historical Perspective, Efficacy of Current Drugs, and Future Directions in the Management of Obesity B. Khandalavala and A. Chatterjee Natural, Nutritional, and Physical Approaches of Weight Management Essential Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Weight Management D. Blatt and C. L. Gostic Role of Exercise in Diet and Weight Loss W. J. Kraemer, C. Dunn-Lewis, and H. -Y. Luk Role of Exercise in Weight Management and Other Health Benefits: Emphasis on Pedometer-Based Program H. G. Preuss, D. Bagchi, and G. R. Kaats Overview of Nutritional and Dietary Approaches for Weight Control S. Agarwal Gender Effects on Adiposity S. Cvitkusic, D. J. Baer, and G. K. Harris Beyond Obesity Prevention: Anti-Aging effect of Caloric Restriction K. W. Saupe and J. D. Mulligan Carbohydrate Digestion Inhibitors J. K. Udani and M. L. Barrett Vegetarian Diets in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity K. T. Knecht, H. T. Cale, H. T. Bui, D. K. Tran, and J. Sabate Atkins Paradigm A. Robarge and B. W. Downs Nature vs. Nurture: Role of Plant-Based Diet in Obesity Management D. Ghosh Glycemic Index D. J. A. Jenkins, K. Srichaikul, A. Mirrahimi, L. S. A. Augustin, J. L. Sivenpiper, L. Chiavaroli, and C. W. C. Kendall Chromium (III) in Promoting Weight Loss and Lean Body Mass D. Bagchi, M. Bagchi, S. Zafra-Stone, and H. G. Preuss An Overview on (-)-Hydroxycitric Acid in Weight Management D. Bagchi, S. Zafra-Stone, M. Bagchi, and H. G. Preuss Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium) and Its Primary Protoalkaloid, p-Synephrine, in Weight Management S. J. Stohs and M. Shara Antiobesity Effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acid R. Zwe-Ling Kong Role of Tea in Weight Management C. Kandaswami Laboratory and Clinical Studies of Chitosan H. G. Preuss, D. Bagchi, and G. R. Kaats Role of Curcumin, the Golden Spice, in Obesity and Associated Chronic Diseases S. Prasad, S. Patchva, and B. B. Aggarwal Role of Caralluma fimbriata in Weight Management R. V. Venkatesh and R. Rajendran Glucomannan in Weight Loss B. Swanson and J. K. Keithley Role of Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Weight Management M. G. Enig and B. B. Teter Antiobesity by Marine Lipids K. Miyashita and M. Hosokawa Dairy Foods, Calcium, and Weight Management A. Bruckbauer and M. B. Zemel Lessons from the Use of Ephedra Products as a Dietary Supplement M. G. Soni, K. Shelke, R. Amin, and A. Talati Coleus forskohlii Extract in the Management of Obesity M. Majeed Curcumin: Potential Role in Obesity and Obesity-Related Metabolic Diseases A. Shehzad and Y. Sup Lee Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa L.) and Its Major Constituents, Corosolic Acid and Ellagitannins, in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome S. J. Stohs, H.Miller, and G. R. Kaats Appetite, Body Weight, Health Implications of a Low-Glycemic-Load Diet S. J. Bell Herbals and Dietary Nutrients Associated with Weight Loss A. Afshan Ali, S. M. Lewis, X. Yang, W. Salminen, and J. E. Leakey Calcium and Obesity: The Nutrient Problem in Microcosm R. P. Heaney Dietary Supplementation in Weight Loss: A Dietician's Perspective B. Wedman-St. Louis Beyond Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load C. Bush and D. Reed Challenges to the Conduct and Interpretation of Weight Loss Research G. R. Kaats and H. G. Preuss Child Obesity and Prevention Obesity and Disordered Eating in Youth S. S. Jaser Childhood Obesity: From An Exercise Physiologists' Viewpoint S. -H. Suh and Y. -S. Kim Impact of Childhood Obesity on Musculoskeletal Growth, Development, and Disease L. M. Esposito, P. W. Esposito, and A. Chatterjee New Directions in Childhood Obesity F. Zapata, R. E. Quiros-Tejeira, C. Fernandez, K. Lester, A. Chatterjee, and S. G. Hassink Thinking Outside the Box S. Gonzalez and B.Ramsey Bariatric Surgery in Weight Management Bariatric Surgery and Reversal of Metabolic Disorders M. Manco Bariatric Surgery in Pediatric Weight Management A. Dusad, C. Fernandez, G. Rathore, S. K. Mittal, and A. Chatterjee Index