Diabesity: A Doctor and Her Patients on the Front Lines of the Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic - Brossura

Kaufman M.D., Francine R.

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ISBN 10: 0553383795 ISBN 13: 9780553383799

Casa editrice: Bantam, 2006

Riassunto

An expert in the prevention and treatment of diabetes discusses the soaring epidemic of type 2 diabetes that is affecting American society, explaining how excess weight destroys the body's ability to process sugar properly and its dangerous implications, and offers an innovative series of changes on every level of society that can help alleviate the problem. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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“Incredibly important . . . Francine Kaufman will save lives”
--Wolf Blitzer, CNN anchor

“A dramatic, personal account of the human dimensions of the modern obesity epidemic.”
--Greg Critser, author of Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World

“No person is better suited than Francine Kaufman to write a groundbreaking book on obesity and diabetes. This book is a gem for coupling insightful analysis with creative recommendations for what might be done."
--Kelly D. Brownell, Ph.D., Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, and author of Food Fight

“Francine Kaufman is a warrior. Her enemies are type-2 diabetes and obesity, preventable conditions that menace our nation’s health. In this inspiring book, she leads us toward solutions."
--Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., author of Strong Women Stay Young and Strong Women Stay Slim

“Francine Kaufman writes with clarity and compassion, blending cutting-edge science with the stories of those affected. She makes a compelling case for change as individuals and as a society.”
--David S. Ludwig, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Obesity Program, Children’s Hospital Boston

“Parents today are unwittingly leading their children into a dietary danger zone. Dr. Kaufman’s wise book lays out a clear path guiding families back to safety.”
--Harvey Karp, M.D., author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block

“A compelling combination of medical insight, practical treatment strategies, and Fran Kaufman’s special passion for ways to prevent this devastating epidemic.”
--James R. Gavin III, M.D., Ph.D., President, Morehouse School of Medicine; Chair, National Diabetes Education Program

“As obesity and diabetes emerge as the leading public health threats of the 21st century, Dr. Kaufman’s book becomes required reading.”
--Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis

"[A] first-rate, important book.... a call to arms for policy makers and those in the health-care industry."--Publishers Weekly
From the Hardcover edition.

L'autore:

Francine R. Kaufman, M.D. is an internationally-known authority on diabetes and obesity. The immediate past-president of the American Diabetes Association (2002-2003 term), she is Head, Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, and Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. The author of more than 150 medical articles, she has developed many important clinical innovations and is also a tireless public advocate. She has developed innovative programs for overweight and diabetic children and their families, served for more than twenty years as medical director of a summer camp for diabetic children, and was instrumental in banning the sale of soda in the LA Unified School District. Her many honors include the 2003 Woman of Valor Award from the American Diabetes Association. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Neal Kaufman, M.D., M.P.H., and is the mother of two sons, Adam and Jonah.
From the Hardcover edition.

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• Editore: Bantam
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0553383795
• ISBN 13: 9780553383799
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336