Abstract: A reference text for nutritionists, practitioners, clinicians, and other health professionals covers behavioral theories and practices in the application of nutritional and exercise approaches to obesity management. Six authoritative overviews cover popular diets; nutritional management of the obese; behavior therapy and protein-sparing modified fasting; myths and misconceptions in the use of exercise for weight control management; exercise testing and training for the obese; and concerns and precautions for the obese in the use of exercise. (wz).