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How Fat Works
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An Experimental Pathologist And Molecular Geneticist, Philip Wood Uses Geneknockout Technology To Study The Way Mouse Genes Regulate The Metabolism Of Fatresearch That Provides Insights Into The Workings Of Fattyacid Metabolism In Humans And What Can Happen When That Metabolic Balance Goes Awry. Based On The Classes He Regularly Teaches To First And Secondyear Medical Students, Wood'S Book Reviews The Individual And Public Health Burden Of Obesity And Clarifies Oftenused, But Often Inadequately Explained, Terms Employed In The Continuing Cultural And Scientific Debate About Excess Fat. He Explains The Role Of Fat In The Healthy Body, How Fat Is Made, Stored, And Burned, And Demonstrates How Excess Fat Can Lead To An Array Of Metabolic Disorders And Diseases, From Hypercholesterolemia And Insulin Resistance To Diabetes. He Reviews What Recent Research Can Tell Us About Specific Genes Or Groups Of Genes That Can Lead To Specific Metabolic Disorders. He Explains The Science Behind Common Weightloss Regimens And Why Those Regimens Might Succeed Or Fail, And Reviews The Complex Interplay Of Hormones, Genes, And Stress In The Way Our Bodies Deal With Fat Through The Life Cycle. How Fat Works Is A Concise, Clear, And Uptodate Primer On The Workings Of Fat, And 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'How Fat Works' about? A: 'How Fat Works' explores the science of fat metabolism, focusing on how mouse genes regulate fat metabolism and its implications for human health. The book discusses obesity, metabolic disorders, and the interplay of genetics and hormones.
- Q: Who is the author of 'How Fat Works'? A: The author of 'How Fat Works' is Philip A. Wood, an experimental pathologist and molecular geneticist.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the role of fat in the body, how fat is produced and stored, metabolic disorders related to excess fat, weight-loss regimens, and the genetic factors influencing fat metabolism.
- Q: Is 'How Fat Works' suitable for medical students? A: Yes, 'How Fat Works' is designed based on classes taught to first- and second-year medical students, making it suitable for those pursuing a career in medicine or public health.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'How Fat Works'? A: 'How Fat Works' was published on September 30, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'How Fat Works' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'How Fat Works'? A: 'How Fat Works' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can 'How Fat Works' help with understanding obesity? A: Yes, the book reviews the individual and public health burdens of obesity and clarifies terms often used in discussions about excess fat, providing insights into this urgent health crisis.
- Q: What is the edition of 'How Fat Works'? A: 'How Fat Works' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: Is 'How Fat Works' a new book? A: Yes, 'How Fat Works' is in new condition.