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Although it is generally acknowledged in the field of obesity research that the pathogenesis of obesity may be considered as a problem of energy balance, this knowledge alone contributes little to a real understanding of the problem itself.
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Richter, M. (1980). Obesity: Causes, Consequences and Treatment (Pathogenesis and Therapy). In: Santos, W., Lopes, N., Barbosa, J.J., Chaves, D., Valente, J.C. (eds) Nutritional Biochemistry and Pathology. Nutrition and Food Science, vol 3. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1349-7_37
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