Obesity Before Birth: Maternal and Prenatal Influences on the Offspring (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781461426868)

This volume will explore the epidemiology and the basic mechanisms of each of these prenatal phenomena, in an attempt to explain the role of the prenatal environment in promoting postnatal weight gain. This information will contribute to resolving the nature-nurture controversy. This information provides guidance to clinical practitioners involved in both prenatal and postnatal care. This volume further stimulates research into underlying mechanisms and prevention and treatment of this phenomenon.

Author: Robert H. Lustig
ISBN-10: 1461426863
ISBN-13: 9781461426868
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 11/05/2012
Pages: 414
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.87d