Obesity Before Birth Maternal and prenatal influences on the offspring

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.

Riassunto

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.

Testo aggiuntivo

From the reviews:
“An interesting and timely book. … For obstetricians, neonatologists and pediatricians in general. Recommended.” (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 9 (2), December, 2011)

Relazione

From the reviews:
"An interesting and timely book. ... For obstetricians, neonatologists and pediatricians in general. Recommended." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 9 (2), December, 2011)

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Robert H Lustig (Editore), Robert H. Lustig (Editore), Robert Lustig (Editore), Rober H Lustig (Editore), Robert H Lustig (Editore)
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 05.10.2012
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche cliniche; Guide e manuali > Salute > Alimentazione
• EAN: 9781461426868
• ISBN: 978-1-4614-2686-8
• Numero di pagine: 414
• Illustrazioni: XIV, 414 p.
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 15.5 x 2.3 x 23.7 cm
• Peso (della confezione): 645 g
• Serie: Endocrine Updates > 30; Endocrine Updates
• Categorie: C, Medicine, INTERNAL MEDICINE, Endocrinology, Food Science, Human Genetics, Medical Genetics, Food—Biotechnology, Food & beverage technology