One third of body weight variation is attributed to leptin insensitivity diet smoking genetics
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Body weight variation refers to the differences in weight that individuals may have, even if they have similar lifestyles or genetic backgrounds. Now, the statement says that one third of body weight variation is attributed to several factors: leptin Show more…
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