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What is a mechanism?


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Childhood Obesity

A medical condition involving an excess of body fat in individuals under the age of 18, often leading to various health risks.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, signaling fullness to the brain.

Weight Control

The practice of managing diet, exercise, and lifestyle to maintain a healthy body weight and prevent obesity.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

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