Obesity is a hugely expensive & increasing problem worldwide, leading to disability, reproductive problems, depression & accelerated metabolic & vascular diseases in a large proportion of men, women & children. The ABC of Obesity is a new guide which will aid its effective management, addressing issues such as dieting, exercise, self esteem, drug treatment & surgery. Recent evidence is used to highlight frequent problems, successful treatment options, & the most common causes. Written by leading experts, this is a widely accessible text & an indispensable guide for all general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses, & other healthcare professionals who are involved in the treatment & research of this common condition.