Obesity: Prevalence, Theories, Medical Consequences, Management, and Research Directions

doi:10.1186/1550-2783-2-2-4

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Volume 2

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Obesity: Prevalence, Theories, Medical Consequences, Management, and Research Directions

Colin Wilborn , Jacqueline Beckham, Bill Campbell, Travis Harvey, Melyn Galbreath, Paul La Bounty, Erika Nassar, Jennifer Wismann and Richard Kreider

Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory, Baylor University, Waco, TX

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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2005, 2:4-31doi:10.1186/1550-2783-2-2-4


Published:	9 December 2005

Abstract

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.