Bariatric Endocrinology: Evaluation and Management of Adiposity, Adiposopathy and Related Diseases

Bariatric Endocrinology.- The Adipocyte.- Hormonal Regulation of Energy Balance and Energy Stores.- Central Nervous System Regulation of Energy Balance and Energy Stores.- Role of the Gut in the Regulation of Energy Balance and Energy Stores.- Adiposopathy.- Clinical Definition of Overweight and Obesity.- Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Overweight or Obesity.- Primary Causes of Adipose Tissue Weight Gain.- Secondary Causes of Adipose Tissue Weight Gain.- Physical Manifestations of Obesity.- Evaluation and Treatment of Atherogenic Dyslipidemia.- Evaluation and Treatment of Insulin Resistance and Hyperglycemic States.- Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertension.- Evaluation and Treatment of Gonadal and Erectile Dysfunctions in Males with Overweight or Obesity and Adiposopathy.- Evaluation and Treatment of Gonadal Dysfunction and Infertility in Women.- Neoplasia in Patients with Excess Fat Mass.- Biopsychosocial Modifiers of Obesity.- Medical Nutrition Therapy for Weight Management.- Physical Activity for Weight Management.- Pharmacotherapy for Weight Management.- Bariatric Procedures.