Review Note
Last Update: 06/18/2024 06:04 PM
Current Deck: Geneeskunde::2e bachelor::metabolisme en endocrinologie::Obesitas en Diabetes
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What are some of the environmental and behavioral contributions to the current
obesity epidemic?
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Although twin studies have demonstrated a genetic component to obesity,
environmental and behavioral factors clearly play a role. The ready availability of
palatable, energy dense foods; increasing portion size; sedentary lifestyles; and emotional
responses to food are key factors. Obesity results when energy (caloric) intake exceeds
energy expenditure. However, the susceptibility to obesity is multifactoria
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