Author(s): Wilborn Colin | Beckham Jacqueline | Campbell Bill | Harvey Travis | Galbreath Melyn | La Bounty Paul | Nassar Erika | Wismann Jennifer | Kreider Richard
Journal: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
ISSN 1550-2783
Volume: 2;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 4;
Date: 2005;
Original page
Keywords: weight loss | diet | exercise | physical activity | leptin | cortisol | metabolic syndrome
ABSTRACT
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.
Journal: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
ISSN 1550-2783
Volume: 2;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 4;
Date: 2005;
Original page
Keywords: weight loss | diet | exercise | physical activity | leptin | cortisol | metabolic syndrome
ABSTRACT
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.