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Obesity Before Birth
Robert H. . Ed(S): Lustig
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Description for Obesity Before Birth
Hardback. Offering guidance to practitioners involved in both pre- and post-natal care, this volume explores the epidemiology and mechanisms of the relevant prenatal phenomena and investigates the role of the prenatal environment in promoting postnatal weight gain. Editor(s): Lustig, Robert H. Series: Endocrine Updates. Num Pages: 428 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; MJG; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 766.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
Series
Endocrine Updates
Number of Pages
414
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441970336
SKU
V9781441970336
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Obesity Before Birth
From the reviews: “An interesting and timely book. … For obstetricians, neonatologists and pediatricians in general. Recommended.” (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 9 (2), December, 2011)