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Control of body adiposity, and hence body weight, by signals from adipose tissue to control appetite and energy expenditure (especially leptin).

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in Food and Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet and Exercise Length: 174 words
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in The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine (3) Length: 96 words
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