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{{r_EZ|Genetics of Obesity}} | {{r_EZ|Genetics of Obesity}} :Task: Cover the evidence for a genetic component to [[obesity]] in [[human]]s. Cover the work of Steve O'Rahilly's team in particular. | ||
:Task: Cover the evidence for a genetic component to [[obesity]] in [[human]]s | |||
{{r_EZ|Stress and appetite}}:Task: Discuss the interactions between the [[HPA axis]] and the control of appetite; include a section on "Comfort eating". See the work of Mary Dallman in particular. | |||
{{r_EZ|Energy balance in pregnancy and lactation}} :Task: Discuss the changing energy requirements in different physiological states and how they are regulated | |||
{{r_EZ|Evolution of appetite regulating systems}} :Task: See how appetite is regulated in non-mammalian animals and compare with its regulation in mammals | |||
{{r_EZ|Exercise and body weight}} :Task: What is the evidence that increasing exercise is effective in maintaining a healthy body weight? | |||
{{r_EZ|Melanocortins and appetite}} :Task: explain the melanocrtin systems of the brain and their physiological roles. See the work of Roger Cone in particular. | |||
{{r_EZ|Circadian rhythms and appetite}} :Task: many animals tend to eat at particular times of day - how is this regulated? | |||
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The course coordinates
Instructor: Prof Gareth Leng, Dr Nancy Sabatier
About the Appetite and Obesity course
‘Appetite and Obesity’ is an elective course that is part of the Honours Medical Biology programme in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, UK.
The course mechanics
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Project Description
The project is to write an article on a chosen topic related to obesity research, working in groups of max 4. At the end of the course, articles will be released on Citizendium; until then, articles will be locked from editing by other users.
Project schedule and deadlines
28.09.10: Tutorial 1.
12.10.10: Reference list updated. Your article should present a bibliography with an extract of the abstract for each reference illustrating why the paper has been chosen. For an example of how your reference list should look like:Recovered memory/Bibliography
26.10.10: Rough draft due. Your article should have an introduction and at least a detailed plan with section subheadings. You should also have decided what picture(s) or diagram(s) you want to include.
02.11.10: Peer reviews due. Leave your comments on each course article Talk page.
17.11.09: Final draft due. Your main article should be finalised, picture and diagram included. For an example how your article could look like: Edinburgh. Bibliography, Related articles and External links pages should be updated. For an example of how your article subpages should look like: Biology/Related Articles and Biology/External Links
23.11.10: Tutorial 2: Feedback session, peer reviews due.
Week 11: Articles released on Citizendium.
Article topics
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- Genetics of Obesity [r]: Add brief definition or description
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:Task: Cover the evidence for a genetic component to obesity in humans. Cover the work of Steve O'Rahilly's team in particular.
Stress and appetite [r]: The interactions between the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis and the regulation of food intake. [e]
:Task: Discuss the interactions between the HPA axis and the control of appetite; include a section on "Comfort eating". See the work of Mary Dallman in particular.
Energy balance in pregnancy and lactation [r]: Adaptations in the control of food intake and energy expenditure in different reproductive states. [e]
:Task: Discuss the changing energy requirements in different physiological states and how they are regulated
- Evolution of appetite regulating systems [r]: Comparisons of the mechanisms regulating food intake and energy expenditure between species. [e]
:Task: See how appetite is regulated in non-mammalian animals and compare with its regulation in mammals
Exercise and body weight [r]: Correlation between physical activity and the body mass index. [e]
:Task: What is the evidence that increasing exercise is effective in maintaining a healthy body weight?
- Melanocortins and appetite [r]: The regulation of food intake through neuropeptides related to adrenocorticotropic hormone. [e]
:Task: explain the melanocrtin systems of the brain and their physiological roles. See the work of Roger Cone in particular.
- Circadian rhythms and appetite [r]: Daily variations in the regulation of food intake. [e]
:Task: many animals tend to eat at particular times of day - how is this regulated?
Once the articles have been created, they will be listed here in the following formatting:
- Education [r]: Learning, teaching, research and scholarship activities for the purpose of organizing, presenting and acquiring knowledge, skills or social norms. [e]
Help and 'How to'
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How to make a table: See Help for Tables
Notes on Eduzendium
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