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Biochemical Factors in Obesity by animathz is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses biochemical alterations in obesity. It defines obesity as a BMI over 30 kg/m^2 and notes factors that can contribute to obesity including lifestyle, nutrition, genetics, metabolism, and hypothalamus function. Metabolic alterations in obesity include changes in lipid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, and inflammation. Clinical consequences of obesity include effects on cardiovascular health, respiratory function, cancers, and mortality.
- Author
- animathz
- Language
- EN