| Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and Prenatal Influences on the Offspring 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Lustig, Robert H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1461426863 ISBN-13: 9781461426868 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - General - Medical | Endocrinology & Metabolism - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics |
| Dewey: 616.398 |
| Series: Endocrine Updates |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.31 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. |