Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance
Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780073523538
Author: Scott K Powers, Edward T Howley
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 18, Problem 14SA
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To contrast: Physiological set point with behavioral set point related to obesity.

Introduction: Obesity is a metabolic disorder that involves excessive accumulation of fat or elevated levels of serum cholesterol in the body. It is a medical problem that increases the risk of other health problems like diabetes, heart attack and high blood pressure. It does not occur due to single cause. A combination of genetic and environmental conditions leads to weight gain

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