Citation
Popkin, Barry M. (2005). Global Trends in Obesity.. Mela, David J. (Ed.) (pp. 1-14). Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group.
Abstract
Global trends in obesity. Part 1 Contributing factors: Nutrient–gene interactions contributing to the development of obesity; Energy metabolism and obesity; Physical activity and obesity; Childhood obesity, nutrition and metabolic health; The psychology of overeating; Sensory responses, food acceptance and obesity; Portion size and food intake. Part 2 Macronutrient influences on weight loss: Energy density and weight control; Dietary fat and weight control; Carbohydrates, glycemic responses and weight control; Protein intake and weight control; Alcohol, energy balance and obesity; The use of fat replacers for weight loss and control; Intense sweeteners and sugar replacers in the regulation of food intake and body weight; Dietary fibre and weight control. Part 3 Commercial strategies, functional targets and agents in weight control: Consumer determinants and intervention strategies for obesity prevention; Fat oxidation, appetite and weight control; The use of very low calorie diets (VLCDs) and meal replacers for weight control; The effectiveness of popular diets: An overview; Calcium and obesity; Community-based approaches to prevent obesity; Behavioural and metabolic targets for the prevention and control of obesity; A commercial R&D perspective on weight control foods.
Reference Type
Book Section
Year Published
2005
Author(s)
Popkin, Barry M.
ORCiD
Popkin - 0000-0001-9495-9324
