Sex differences in energy metabolism need to be considered with lifestyle modifications in humans

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

Volumn 2011, Issue , 2011, Pages

  Wu, Betty N ^a   O'Sullivan, Anthony J ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

^b ST GEORGE HOSPITAL   (Australia)

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EID: 84873135143     PISSN: 20900724     EISSN: 20900732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1155/2011/391809     Document Type: Review

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