Genetic factors related to obesity

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      Childhood obesity is a growing problem and some researchers believe that obesity occurs due to environmental factors and genetic factors. The CDC (2010) defines obesity as the chronic energy imbalance that results in body fat accumulation. Obesity …

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    • Obesity: Causes, Complications, and Diagnosis

      Genetic factors: A few rare single gene disorders cause severe childhood obesity. Mutation of melanocortin receptor (mc4r) seen in 5% of early onset obesity, mutation in leptin gene and defects in enzymes processing POMC in hypothalamus are important contributing genetic factors.4

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    • [DOC File]THE PARADOX OF HUNGER AND OBESITY IN AMERICA

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      There has been a 10-fold increase in diabetes amongst children between 1982 and 1994 in the USA (23). Diabetes in this age group is clearly linked to obesity, although genetic and environmental factors …

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    • [DOCX File]Concordia University Nebraska

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      While the degree to which social, cultural, environmental, and genetic factors have contributed to the increase in obesity is not precisely known, we do know much that can help explain how low-income, …

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    • [DOC File]A STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF OBESITY IN MANDYA DISTRICT

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      Genetic and Environmental Influences on Obesity . Both genetic and environmental factors, such as metabolic and endocrine abnormalities, excess caloric intake and decreased physical activity, can be involved in the pathogenesis of obesity …

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