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Obesity and eating behaviour in children and adolescents: Contribution of common gene polymorphisms
1 Jun 2012
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing in many countries and confers risks for early type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. In the presence of potent 'obesogenic' environments not all children become obese, indicating the presence of susceptibility and resistance. Taking an energy balance approach, susceptibility could be mediated through a failure of appetite regulation...
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