Obesity and the Regulation of Body Weight

Online Course • World Obesity Federation

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This module gives an overview of body weight regulation; and outlines compensatory physiological changes which accompany weight loss; many of which appear to encourage weight regain.

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World Obesity Federation

World Obesity Federation

World Obesity Federation

World Obesity Federation represents professional members of the scientific, medical and research communities from over 50 regional and national obesity associations.

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