The role of long chain fatty acids in the control of energy homeostasis and body composition

Dietary fatty acids are thought to play a causal role in weight gain and obesity. However, data suggests that fatty acids are not all similarly obesogenic. Long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fats have been suggested to favour negative energy balance and a reduction in visceral adiposity. Their use as a...

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Main Author: Sleeth, Michelle Louise
Other Authors: Frost, Gary ; Murphy, Kevin
Published: Imperial College London 2012
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.749143