This is an edited book that brings together many of the most distinguished researchers and clinicians in the field of food misuse. The papers included are drawn from the conferences on psychological approaches to eating disorders and obesity held at the University of Hertfordshi…
"Despite the fact that eating disorders are commonly understood to have a psychological component, there are few effective psychological responses to these conditions. The research literature also indicates that at least a third of cases of obesity result from food misuse, yet p…
This is an edited book that brings together many of the most distinguished researchers and clinicians in the field of food misuse. The papers included are drawn from the conferences on psychological approaches to eating disorders and obesity held at the University of Hertfordshi…
Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians & social commentators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised. This is a provocative follow-up to his classic work of obesity scept…
"Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians and social commenatators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised. ... Evidence suggests that obesity rates are levelling off in We…
Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians and social commentators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised. Offering a road map through the maze of claims and counter-claims,…
Provides guidance to all healthcare professionals on helping overweight children and their families.
This work provides practical advice on sensitive approaches to children and their families for all practitioners involved in the care of overweight children. Changes to diet and activity are reviewed in detail, as well as the whole spectrum of eating within the family and commun…
Most of us know what it feels like to fall under the spell of food--when a handful of chips leads to an empty bag. But it's harder to understand why we can't seem to stop eating, even when we know better. Dr. David Kessler, the dynamic former FDA commissioner who reinvented the …
Uncovers the influences that have conditioned people to overeat, explaining how combinations of fat, sugar, and salt; food cues; and the cultural norms that are difficult to ignore have hijacked our brain circuitry, and demonstrates how to regain control.
Understanding the complex factors contributing to the growing childhood obesity epidemic is vital not only for the improved health of the world's future generations, but for the healthcare system. The impact of childhood obesity reaches beyond the individual family and into the …