Bone metabolism in normo vs. hyperinsulinemic premenopausal obese females, and its response to different hypocaloric dietary regimens - by Rania Nicholas Abou-Samra
Abstract
The present study was conducted to compare the bone mineral density and serum leptin in hyperinsulinemic vs. normoinsulinemic obese premenopausal females, and to investigate whether a presumed positive effect on bone exerted by hyperinsulinemia may act as
Description
Thesis (M.S.)--American University of Beirut.Department of Nutrition and Food Science, 2002;"Advisor: Dr. Nahla Hwalla, Professor Nutrition and Food Science--Co-Advisor:Dr. Naji Torbey, Clinical Associate Internal Medicine, Endocrinology--Member of Commit
Bibliography : leaves 89-106
Bibliography : leaves 89-106