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15751905

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-3-8
pubmed:abstractText
Body weight is determined by the interaction of the genetic makeup of an individual and the environment in which that person is living. The control systems that regulate body weight are numerous and include signals from fat that travel to the hypothalamus where cognitive and internal signals are integrated. The integration of these signals involves a complex array of neuropeptides, neurotransmitters and structural circuits. These circuits regulate appetite, intake and energy expenditure. Recent studies demonstrate that the theory of a thrifty genotype is probably correct. Some people are more susceptible to our obesogenic environment than others. Some people are able to overwhelm their genetics by voluntarily increasing energy expenditure and decreasing food intake; a feat that is rarely accomplished and requires a Herculean effort. As we better understand the environmental, genetic, physiological, and behavioral aspects of obesity, we will undoubtedly develop better strategies and therapies for obesity.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0024-6921
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
157 Spec No 1
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
S12-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
Genetic and physiological factors in obesity.
pubmed:affiliation
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review