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Energy Metabolism and Obesity: Research and Clinical Applications
Patricia A. . Ed(S): Donohoue
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Description for Energy Metabolism and Obesity: Research and Clinical Applications
hardcover. Presents an overview of the many aspects of energy balance and its relationships to disease processes resulting from excess energy consumption and storage. This book provides a treatment of research and clinical aspects of energy metabolism and obesity. It is suitable for endocrinologists, diabetes specialists, internists and family practitioners. Editor(s): Donohoue, Patricia A. Series: Contemporary Endocrinology. Num Pages: 314 pages, 18 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFGM; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 870.
Energy Metabolism and Obesity: Research and Clinical Applications is a compilation of highly informative reviews written by undisputed leaders in the field. These authors elucidate the most important aspects of genetic background, neuropeptide secretion and action, neuronal pathways, adipokines, gut hormones, and environmental influences (physical activity, pharmacologic agents, and surgical alteration of the gastrointestinal tract), as well as the complex interactions among them. Understanding the physiology of energy storage and partitioning has become quite a daunting task. This title enables researchers and clinicians to face the challenge of understanding this complex topic and applying the information to the practice of ... Read more
Energy Metabolism and Obesity: Research and Clinical Applications is a compilation of highly informative reviews written by undisputed leaders in the field. These authors elucidate the most important aspects of genetic background, neuropeptide secretion and action, neuronal pathways, adipokines, gut hormones, and environmental influences (physical activity, pharmacologic agents, and surgical alteration of the gastrointestinal tract), as well as the complex interactions among them. Understanding the physiology of energy storage and partitioning has become quite a daunting task. This title enables researchers and clinicians to face the challenge of understanding this complex topic and applying the information to the practice of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Humana United States
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Endocrinology
Number of Pages
302
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781588296719
SKU
V9781588296719
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Energy Metabolism and Obesity: Research and Clinical Applications
From the reviews: "This is a comprehensive review of the current scientific knowledge of the myriad factors that play a role in the development of obesity … . Readers from many levels will find this review helpful, including students, researchers, and others seeking to get an overview of the state of the science of obesity-related ... Read more