Fig. 16.1 Energy balance and body composition. FFM fat-free mass, FM fat mass, VAT visceral adipose tissue, SAT subcutaneous adipose tissue Total energy expenditure (TEE) is divided into resting and…
Area Scale Preferred procedure Arms 0 Normal None 1 Adiposity with good skin tone ultrasound assisted lipoplasty (UAL)and/or standard assisted lipoplasty (SAL) 2 Loose, hanging skin without severe adiposity Brachioplasty…
Fig. 24.1 The procedure involves the placement of a silicone-made ring around the upper portion of the stomach in order to isolate a small (20–30 ml) proximal gastric pouch which…
Parameters Determinant factors Desirable weight Body composition: lean body mass (LBM)/fatty mass (FM) Basal metabolic rate (BMR) Sex Conservative approach Normative approach Age Height BMR is calculated utilizing the actual…
Fig. 27.1 The three components of weight loss lifestyle modification programmes 27.3.1 Dietary Recommendations Weight loss lifestyle modification programmes recommend a low-fat, (relatively) high-carbohydrate, low-calorie diet aimed at inducing a…
Fig. 14.1 Sex, social, and food pleasures in the cycle of life [2] Nevertheless, the phases of sexual behavior remain very similar to eating behavior. For example, the refractory period…
Classification BMI (kg/m2) general cutoff points BMI (kg/m2) cutoff points for Asian populations Underweight <18.5 <18.5 Normal range 18.5–24.9 18.5–22.9 Pre-obese 25.0–29.9 23.0–27.4 Obese class I 30.0–34.9 27.5–32.4 Obese class…
Fig. 28.1 Schematic presentation of the basic interventions in the take charge process of the obese patient 28.3 Levels of Care The management of obese patients should be articulated in…
Obesity-related dyspnea Sleep-disordered breathing Snoring Upper airway resistance syndrome Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Obesity hypoventilation syndrome Obesity-related respiratory failure Severe OSA with associated hypercapnia Lone obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) Combined…
Loss of libido Erectile dysfunction Sarcopenia Low bone mass Depressive thoughts Fatigue Loss of body hair Hot flushes Loss of vigour Fig. 10.1 Relationship between endocrinometabolic disturbances, obesity and testicular…
