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Obesity Epidemiology

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ContentsList of Invited ContributorsxiiiPart I: Study Designs and MeasurementsChapter 1. Introduction to <strong>Obesity</strong> <strong>Epidemiology</strong> 5Frank B. HuChapter 2. Descriptive <strong>Epidemiology</strong> of <strong>Obesity</strong> Trends 15Frank B. HuChapter 3. Analytic Epidemiologic Designs in <strong>Obesity</strong> Research 26Frank B. HuChapter 4. Interpreting Epidemiologic Evidence and CausalInference in <strong>Obesity</strong> Research 38Frank B. HuChapter 5. Measurements of Adiposity and Body Composition 53Frank B. HuChapter 6. Dietary Assessment Methods 84Frank B. HuChapter 7. Physical Activity Measurements 119Frank B. HuPart II: Epidemiologic Studies of Consequences of <strong>Obesity</strong>Chapter 8. Metabolic Consequences of <strong>Obesity</strong> 149Frank B. HuChapter 9. <strong>Obesity</strong> and Cardiovascular Disease 174Frank B. HuChapter 10. <strong>Obesity</strong> and Cancer 196Eugenia E. CalleChapter 11. <strong>Obesity</strong> and Mortality 216Frank B. Huxi

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