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Advances in comparative genetics: influence of genetics on obesity.
The British journal of nutrition - 1 Oct 2011
Mathes Wendy Foulds, Kelly Scott A, Pomp Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions and is recognised as a significant global health problem. Increased food intake and decreased physical activity are traditionally to blame for the development of obesity; however, many variables such as behaviour, diet, environment, social structures and genetics also contribute to this multifactorial disease. Complex interactions among these variables (for example,...
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