Title Improving the long-term management of obesity : theory, research, and clinical guidelines / Michael G. Perri, Arthur M. Nezu, Barbara J. Viegener

Published New York : Wiley, [1992] ©1992

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Description xvi, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Series Wiley series on health psychology/behavioral medicine Wiley series on health psychology/behavioral medicine. Contents Pt. I. Theory and Research. 1. Obesity: Definition, Prevalence, and Consequences. 2. A Biobehavioral Perspective on the Development and Maintenance of Obesity. 3. The Effectiveness of Treatments for Obesity. 4. The Effectiveness of Weight-Loss Maintenance Programs -- Pt. II. A Continuous-Care/Problem-Solving Model. 5. Toward a Continuous-Care/Problem-Solving Model of Long-Term Obesity Treatment. 6. Applying the Problem-Solving Model to Obesity Treatment -- Pt. III. Clinical Guidelines. 7. General Clinical Considerations. 8. Skills Training to Prevent Relapse. 9. Increasing Exercise and Physical Activity. 10. Dietary Considerations. 11. Social Influence Strategies Analysis Humans Obesity Notes "A Wiley-Interscience publication." Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-282) and indexes Subject Obesity -- Treatment. Behavior Therapy. Models, Psychological. Obesity -- psychology. Obesity -- therapy. Author Nezu, Arthur M. Viegener, Barbara J. LC no. 92000092 ISBN 0471528994 (cloth : alk. paper)

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