What is obesity [electronic resource] : physiology / Alexandra Blakemore.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Obesity : science, medicine and society: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2016Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (16 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Adipose tissues | Obesity -- Genetic aspects | Obesity -- Health aspects | Obesity -- Pathophysiology | Adipose Tissue | Leptin -- physiology | Life Style | Obesity -- etiology | Obesity -- genetics | Obesity -- physiology | Obesity -- therapyOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Obesity is not just one single disorder -- Environment vs. genetics -- There are many types of obesity -- Causes of obesity -- Importance of adipose tissue -- Obesity epidemic -- How do we get fat? -- Leptin -- Uptake and storage of energy -- The energy we use -- How can we combat the problem (lifestyle, drugs, surgery)? -- Whole system approach.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.