'Energy homeostasis' diaporamas de présentation

Reasons for the Epdemic

Obesity. Reasons for the Epdemic. Definition:. Obesity is abnormal weight gain that causes detrimental health effects Classified by a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30. Characterized by excessive adipose tissue. Morbidity Rates.

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A collaborative model for eating research

A collaborative model for eating research. Ellen Schur, MD, MS Division of General Internal Medicine, Harborview Section UW Department of Medicine. Interdisciplinary research in eating behavior. K23 award to explore genetic, behavioral, hormonal, and cognitive mechanisms of overeating

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Genes that regulate appetite

Genes that regulate appetite. Wisse, BE. and Schwartz, MW. The skinny on neurotrophins. Commentary on: Xu B, Goulding EH, Zang K, Cepoi D, Cone RD, Jones KR, Tecott LH, Reichardt LF.Brain-derived neurotrophic factor regulates energy balance downstream of melanocortin-4 receptor.

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