BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260670929
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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To describe:

The causes and effects of obesity.

Introduction:

Intake of more than required fat content in the diet causes accumulation of the extra fat in the body. Amount of fat differs from individual to individual depending upon their height and sex. Fat index is measured according to the BMI levels. BMI more than the required value (based on height, weight, and sex of the individual) is known as obesity.

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