Food, Diet and Obesity

ISBN: 9781855739581 出版年：2005 页码：545 Woodhead Publishing_RM

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.