Background
Bray, George August was born on July 25, 1931 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of George A. and Mary H. Bray.
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Obesity in Perspective
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Obesity in America: A Conference
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Obese Patient (Major problems in internal medicine ; v. 9)
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A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Origins and Treatment
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In the historical record there is abundant evidence that obesity was a medical and health concern as long as medicine has been practiced. The idea of diet and exercise are bulwarks in the fight against obesity in history from the time of Hippocrates to the 16th century―a span of 2,000 years. However, our scientific understanding of this problem is only a little over 200 years old. An examination of the root cause of what many consider the obesity epidemic, A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome traces the origins and types of obesity and its treatment. Examining in detail the developing treatment for obesity, this book provides: • A history of obesity, including treatment, proposed causes, and perceptions • An examination of the causes and problems associated with obesity • A discussion of lifestyle, diet, exercise, and treatment strategies • A detailed look at the medications and surgeries available for obesity The fact that we have an epidemic of obesity today that is covering the globe suggests that the strategically simple ideas of eating less and exercising more, ideas that require commitment and personal involvement by the individual, have not been very successful. As we move forward in trying to understand this problem, we need to be alert to strategies and tactics that may not require individual motivation and commitment―history has shown that they do not work well. This book supplies guidance on developing and designing novel strategic interventions against obesity and metabolic disorders.
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George August Bray
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor summa cum laude, Brown U., 1953; Doctor of Medicine magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1957.
Career
Intern, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland., 1957-1958;
research associate, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1958-1960;
resident, U. Rochester, New York, 1960-1961;
research associate, Mill Hill National Institute Medical Research, London, 1961-1962;
assistant professor medicine, Tufts U., Boston, 1964-1969;
associate professor, Tufts U., Boston, 1969-1970;
associate professor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1970-1972;
professor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1972-1981;
professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1981-1989;
professor medicine and physiology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1983-1989;
chief of Diabetes and Nutrition Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1981-1989;
professor medicine, vice chancellor Medical Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1989;
executive director, Pennington biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, since 1989. Visiting professor University of Illinois, 1981. Consultant Food and Drug Administration, 1971, 95, Canada Department Health and Welfare, Ottawa, Ontario, 1974, National Institute on Aging.
Member of advisory county National Institute Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 1985-1990.
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A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Origins and Treatment
( In the historical record there is abundant evidence tha...)
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Obesity in America: A Conference
(Leopold is delighted to publish this classic book as part...)
- Obesity in Perspective. Vol 2
- Obesity in Perspective
- Obese Patient (Major problems in internal medicine ; v. 9)
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A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Origins and Treatment
Membership
Master American College of Physicians (chairman-elect county medical spltys. 1987-1988, chairman 1988-1991, board regents 1987-1991), American College Endocrinology (president 1993-1995, editor Endocrine Practice 1993-1995). Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (county delegate for medical science 1985-1988), American Society Nutrition Science.
Member American Association Clinical Endocrinology (board directors 1990-1996), American Society for Clinical Nutrition (councilor 1982-1984, vice president 1985-1986, president-elect 1986-1987, president 1987-1988, McCollum award 1989), Association American Physicians (honorary), Endocrine Society, American Diabetes Association (board directors Southern California 1984-1987, 88-89), American Federation for Clinical Research, Peripatetic Club (honorary), American Society Clinical Investigation (honorary), American Institute Nutrition (Osborne-Mendal award 1988), North America Association for Study Obesity (chairman organizing committee 1980-1982, councilor 1984-1988, president-elect 1988-1989, president 1989-1990, editor International Journal Obesity 1974-1991, Obesity Research since 1991), International Association Study Obesity (president-elect 1990-1994, president since 1994, Willendorf award 1980), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Alpha Omega Alpha.
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Married Martha, August 8, 1959 (divorced July 1983). Children: George, Thomas, Susan, Nancy. Married Marilyn Rice, January 1, 1984.
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Recipient Travel award American Thyroid Association, 1970, Sam E. Roberts award Kansas Nutrition Society, 1977, Wellcome Visiting Professor award Michigan State University,1978, University of Chicago, 1985, Alumni Day speaker Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1982, Osborne and Mendel award American Institute Nutrition, 1989, E.V. McCollumaward American Society Clinical Nutrition, 1989, Joseph Goldberger award in Clinical Nutrition American Medical Association, 1994. Grantee National Institutes of Health, since 1965, Weight Watchers Foundation, 1979-1981, Kroc Foundation, 1980-1981. Fellow National Science Foundation, 1961-1962, National Institutes of Health, 1962-1964.Recipient Travel award American Thyroid Association, 1970, Sam E. Roberts award Kansas Nutrition Society, 1977, Wellcome Visiting Professor award Michigan State University,1978, University of Chicago, 1985, Alumni Day speaker Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1982, Osborne and Mendel award American Institute Nutrition, 1989, E.V. McCollumaward American Society Clinical Nutrition, 1989, Joseph Goldberger award in Clinical Nutrition American Medical Association, 1994. Grantee National Institutes of Health, since 1965, Weight Watchers Foundation, 1979-1981, Kroc Foundation, 1980-1981. Fellow National Science Foundation, 1961-1962, National Institutes of Health, 1962-1964.