9781639271085
Martin Gilbert
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Endocrinology & Metabolism
233
$ 155.99
Adipose tissue or body fat is a loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes or fat cells. The major role of this tissue is to store energy in the form of lipids. Adipose tissue is located under the skin, around internal organs, in the bone marrow, the muscular system and the breast. Adiposity, or obesity, is a medical condition in which surplus adipose tissue collects to such an amount that it can have adverse effects on health. It is associated with various diseases and conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, type-2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer and osteoarthritis. Adiposity can be treated through exercise, diet, and behavioral therapy. Reconstructive surgery is also used to treat this condition. Such selected concepts that redefine the diagnosis and treatment of adiposity have been presented in this book. It presents researches and studies performed on this condition by experts across the globe. This book is a vital tool for all researching and studying adiposity.