Obesity: prevalence, theories, medical consequences, management, and research directions.
Obesity and its associated disorders are a growing epidemic across the world. Many genetic, physiological, and behavioral factors play a role in the etiology of obesity. Diet and exercise are known to play a valuable role in the treatment and prevention of obesity and associated disorders such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to examine the prevalence, etiology, consequences, and treatment of obesity.
Wilborn
Colin
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Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Colin_Wilborn@baylor.edu.
Beckham
Jacqueline
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Campbell
Bill
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Harvey
Travis
T
Galbreath
Melyn
M
La Bounty
Paul
P
Nassar
Erika
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Wismann
Jennifer
J
Kreider
Richard
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