Weight Management

Weight management is a multi- and cross-disciplinary challenge. This book covers many etiological and diagnostic aspects of weight-related disorders and their treatment. This book explains how body weight influences and is influenced by the brain, hormones and immune system, diet, physical activity,...

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Other Authors: Himmerich, Hubertus (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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