| Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and Prenatal Influences on the Offspring Contributor(s): Lustig, Robert H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441970339 ISBN-13: 9781441970336 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Endocrinology & Metabolism - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - General |
| Dewey: 616.398 |
| LCCN: 2010935733 |
| Series: Endocrine Updates |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.65 lbs) 414 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume will explore the epidemiology and the basic mechanisms of each of these prenatal phenomena, in an attempt to explain the role of the prenatal environment in promoting postnatal weight gain. This information will contribute to resolving the nature-nurture controversy. This information provides guidance to clinical practitioners involved in both prenatal and postnatal care. This volume further stimulates research into underlying mechanisms and prevention and treatment of this phenomenon. |