Energy regulation and aging: recent findings and their implications

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Research presented concerns the physiological aspects of unintentional weight loss in aging adults. Issues discussed concern biobehavioral and social factors that may impair the metabolism and regulation of food intake.

Author: Roberts, Susan B.
Psychological aspects, Aging, Metabolism, Weight loss

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High-glycemic index foods, hunger, and obesity: is there a connection?

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Research has been conducted on the high-glycemic index carbohydrates. Results suggest that the consumption of these carbohydrates may increase hunger and promote overeating.

Author: Roberts, Susan B.
Carbohydrates, Glycemic index

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Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency and peripheral melanocortins in obesity

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Research has been conducted on the body weight regulation. The role of the melanocortin peptides in appetite and obesity regulation is discussed.

Author: Zemel, Michael B., Shi, Hang
Peptides, Body weight

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Subjects list: Statistical Data Included, United States, Physiological aspects, Research, Causes of, Obesity, Nutrition
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