Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and prenatal influences on the offspring Robert H Lustig 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. |
Contents
| 1 | |
| 23 | |
Part II Epigenetic Changes and the Development of Obesity | 113 |
Part III Developmental Programming and the Development of Obesity | 190 |
Part IV Environmental Obesogens | 353 |
Index | 400 |
Other editions - View all
 | Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and prenatal influences on the offspring Robert H Lustig No preview available - 2012 |
 | Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and prenatal influences on the offspring Robert Lustig No preview available - 2010 |
 | Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and prenatal influences on the offspring Robert Lustig No preview available - 2011 |
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