Lecture: 38: Obesity

Question 1

Define obesity in terms of Body Mass Index (BMI).

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Question 2

Describe some current ideas about the causes of obesity (energy intake, energy output and genetic predisposition).

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Question 3

Describe two possible biochemical mechanisms (uncoupling proteins, leptin) for regulating body weight.

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Question 4

Give overall strategies for treatment of obesity and describe potential molecular targets.

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