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Autore |
Wood Philip A (Philip Allen) |
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Titolo |
How fat works / / Philip A. Wood |
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Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2006 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (272 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Lipids |
Lipids - Metabolism |
Adipose tissues - Metabolism |
Obesity - Genetic aspects |
Obesity - Prevention |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Originally published: 2006. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-243) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: Lessons from a Mouse -- I. Problems of Excess Fat and Cholesterol -- II. Dynamics of Fat Metabolism -- III. Knowledge into Practice -- IV. The Environment -- Glossary References Index -- Glossary -- References -- Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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How Fat Works is a concise and up-to-date primer on the workings of fat. It is essential reading for professionals entering careers in medicine and public health administration or anyone wanting a better understanding of one of our most urgent health crises. |
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