Challenging obesity The science behind the issues
The book takes a multidisciplinary approach, beginning with a broad overview of issues, then moving to an examination of the biological and psychological aspects of eating behavior and exercise, and their implications for overall energy balance. These early chapters include a description of human nu...
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| Langue: | Undetermined English |
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Oxford,New York
Oxford University Press
2008
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| Thư viện lưu trữ: | Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh |
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| Résumé: | The book takes a multidisciplinary approach, beginning with a broad overview of issues, then moving to an examination of the biological and psychological aspects of eating behavior and exercise, and their implications for overall energy balance. These early chapters include a description of human nutrition and physiology, particularly in relation to adipose tissue, and an examination of the way in which the brain receives information from the rest of the body about likely energy needs. One of the most important questions about obesity is why some individuals are so much heavier than others. Here, the books looks at thte contributions from genetics, development, and influences from the social environment - and the complex way in which these may interact |
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| Description matérielle: | x, 262 p. ill., port 26 cm |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-250) and index |
| ISBN: | 0199563373 9780199563371 |