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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780198865278ISBN-10:198865279UPC:9780198865278Book Category:MedicalBook Subcategory:Nutrition, Epidemiology, Endocrinology & MetabolismSize:8.30 x 5.30 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.85Product ID:SC8PN9W8SR
Waisted: The Biology of Body Fat outlines the fascinating, often misunderstood and sometimes controversial biology of fat, otherwise known as adipose tissue. It provides a comprehensive, evidence-based perspective on fat biology and its crucial role in human evolution, health, disease, and society.
The content draws upon biomedical, epidemiological, social and evolutionary research to understand the striking relationship between body fat distribution and health outcomes. Using digestible analogies, real-world examples and images, it highlights the multi-faceted relationship between adipose biology and society. Waisted clearly conveys the key concepts and assumptions that can lead to negative perceptions of fat, and reframes these challenges to highlight the underappreciated importance of adipose tissue in humans.
Waisted is an accessible yet in-depth exploration of the subject that is suitable for both specialists and non-specialists alike. It is a highly valuable resource for clinicians, health practitioners, biomedical researchers, and students who study adipose biology, obesity, and diseases related to fat dysfunction. This book also provides an interesting sociological and anthropological read for anyone who wants to gain a broader and deeper appreciation of the unique role that adipose tissue plays in human evolution and society, by considering how biological and social factors intersect.
The content draws upon biomedical, epidemiological, social and evolutionary research to understand the striking relationship between body fat distribution and health outcomes. Using digestible analogies, real-world examples and images, it highlights the multi-faceted relationship between adipose biology and society. Waisted clearly conveys the key concepts and assumptions that can lead to negative perceptions of fat, and reframes these challenges to highlight the underappreciated importance of adipose tissue in humans.
Waisted is an accessible yet in-depth exploration of the subject that is suitable for both specialists and non-specialists alike. It is a highly valuable resource for clinicians, health practitioners, biomedical researchers, and students who study adipose biology, obesity, and diseases related to fat dysfunction. This book also provides an interesting sociological and anthropological read for anyone who wants to gain a broader and deeper appreciation of the unique role that adipose tissue plays in human evolution and society, by considering how biological and social factors intersect.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780198865278ISBN-10:198865279UPC:9780198865278Book Category:MedicalBook Subcategory:Nutrition, Epidemiology, Endocrinology & MetabolismSize:8.30 x 5.30 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.85Product ID:SC8PN9W8SR
Nathan Denton Nathan Denton obtained his PhD in 2018 from the University of Oxford. In his doctoral research, he explored how fat tissue from distinct parts of the body behave differently and this relates to overall health. This involved examining cell biology, growth factors, and the extracellular matrix as well as genetic and epigenetic factors. Nathan has published peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals such as Molecular Metabolism, International Journal of Obesity, Nature Communications, and Diabetes.
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