5 ¼ X 8 7/16 in Terminology and definitions (What is obesity? What causes obesity? What are the effects of obesity? What are the costs of obesity?). How should obesity be managed? (Drug therapy, Lifestyle, Surgical management, Manag ement in Children). What is the role of primary care?.What is the role o f secondary care?. What is the responsibility of society?. What is the r esponsibility of government?. Future developments in obesity management. Appendices: Professional and patient support groups; Professional organ isations and journals; Guidelines and resources; Other useful resources and further reading.