Weight control and physical activity

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Vainio, Harri (ed.), Bianchini, Franca (ed.)
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Lyon, Francia : International Agency for Research on Cancer, ©2002.
Colección:(IARC handbooks of cancer prevention ; v. 6)
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface. Why a handbook on weight control and physycal activity ?.
  • Characteristics of weight control and physical activity.
  • Occurrence, trends and analysis.
  • Preventing weight gain and promoting physical activity.
  • Metabolic consequences of overweight, underweight and physical activity / inactivity.
  • Cancer-preventive effects.
  • Other beneficial effects.
  • Carcinogenicity.
  • Other adverse effects of weight control and physical activity.
  • Summary of data.
  • Recommendations.
  • Evaluation.