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Excess adiposity is the main phenotypic feature that defines human obesity and plays a pathophysiological role in most chronic diseases.

Understanding the role of excess adiposity can guide interventions for obesity and related chronic diseases.

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Excess adiposity is the main phenotypic feature that defines human obesity and that plays a pathophysiological role in most chronic diseases.
Steven B. Heymsfield et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2015

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Multi‐component molecular‐level body composition reference methods: evolving concepts and future directions

Steven B. Heymsfield et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2015

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