Books Norman B. Ackerman, Fat No More . Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 1999. Easily understood explanation of obesity and surgical treatments for the condition.

Kelly D. Brownell and Christopher G. Fairburn, eds., Eating Disorders and Obesity . New York: Guilford Press, 1995. Comprehensive technical articles on all aspects of obesity.

Periodicals David Brown, "Study Cites Pervasive Effects of Obesity in Children," Washington Post , April 9, 2003.

B usiness Wire , "Regeneron Announces Results of Phase III Obesity Study," March 31, 2003.

Tom Corwin, "Doctors Tie Obesity to Genes, Culture," Augusta Chronicle , February 6, 2003.

Philippe Froguel and Philippe Boutin, "Genetics of Pathways Regulating Body Weight in the Development of Obesity in Humans," Experimental Biology and Medicine , December 2001.

Guy Gugliotta, "Heart Association Urges Federal Ban on Ephedra," Washington Post , April 4, 2003.

Nanci Hellmich, "An Overweight America Comes with a Hefty Price Tag," USA Today , May 14, 2003.

K.H. Schmitz, et al., "Strength Training for Obesity Prevention in Midlife Women," International...