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OverviewObesity is one of the most relevant public health concerns today and it is now evident that body weight control is achieved through highly integrated physiological interactions like nutrient selection as well as being influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Moreover, energy balance regulation is a complex process aimed at maintaining constant energy stores. Presenting a detailed and comprehensive account of the roles of specific peptides in energy balance, food intake control and co-morbidities, this review provides a better understanding of the patho-physiology of energy balance and obesity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gema Frühbeck (University of Navarra, Spain)Publisher: CABI Publishing Imprint: CABI Publishing Volume: No. 4 Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 1.080kg ISBN: 9781845934071ISBN 10: 1845934075 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 19 May 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |