{"product_id":"handbook-of-obesity-treatment-9781462535569","title":"Handbook of Obesity Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe leading clinical reference work in the field--now significantly revised with 85% new material--this handbook gives practitioners and students a comprehensive understanding of the causes  consequences  and management of adult and childhood obesity. In concise  extensively referenced chapters from preeminent authorities  the Handbook presents foundational knowledge and reviews evidence-based psychosocial and lifestyle interventions as well as pharmacological and surgical treatments. It provides guidelines for conducting psychosocial and medical assessments and for developing individualized treatment plans. The effects of obesity--and of weight loss--on physical and psychological well-being are reviewed  as are strategies for helping patients maintain their weight loss.  New to This Edition Many new authors and topics; extensively revised and expanded with over 15 years of research and clinical advances  including breakthroughs in understanding the biological regulation of appetite and body weight. Section on contributors to obesity  with new chapters on food choices  physical activity  sleep  and psychosocial and environmental factors. Chapters on novel treatments for adults--acceptance and commitment therapy  motivational interviewing  digitally based interventions  behavioral economics  community-based programs  and nonsurgical devices. Chapters on novel treatments for children and adolescents--school-based preventive interventions  family-based behavioral weight loss treatment  and bariatric surgery. Chapters on the gut microbiome  the emerging field of obesity medicine  reimbursement for weight loss therapies  and managing co-occurring eating disorders and obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647078031413,"sku":"ByrdShop_1462535569","price":95.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781462535569.jpg?v=1781687937","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/handbook-of-obesity-treatment-9781462535569","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}