Illustrates with beautiful color the etiology, development, and treatment of obesity. Contains pertinent clinical guidelines and the latest data on assessment and treatment. Describes treatment for obesity by behavior modification, diet, exercise, drugs and surgery. Obesity is a chronic, stigmatized disease that is increasing in prevalance. Therapeutic options are limited in their effectiveness and frustration often leads to the discontinuation of any therapy. An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control is a clearly written, beautifully illustrated color atlas on obesity, including its etiology,...