Body Mass Index (BMI)

Comparison of the change in BMI for a given height and varying weights.

1 minute 21 seconds
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Leptin Feedback Control System

Demonstrates how changes in the amount of fat tissue lead to changes in leptin levels and thus changes in appetite.

1 minute 1 second
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Location of the Hypothalamus

A 3-D animation that shows the location of the hypothalamus in a mouse's brain.

33 seconds
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Leptin Neuronal Rewiring

Illustrates how providing leptin to an obese mouse rapidly rewires its hypothalamus neurons.

1 minute 18 seconds
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The Fate of Fat

An overview of how dietary fat gets digested, packaged, and sent to various tissues for storage or energy.

2 minutes 7 seconds
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Obesity-Related Health Problems

A timeline illustrating the gradual effects of obesity on the body, including diabetes, atherosclerosis, and heart attack.

1 minute 43 seconds
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How a Heart Attack Occurs

A 3-D animation that shows how plaques form in a blood vessel, leading to blockage and a heart attack.

37 seconds
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PPAR-gamma Activation in the Fat Cell

The PPAR-gamma receptor activates certain genes in a fat cell, resulting in the storage of fat and changes in hormone levels.

2 minutes 48 seconds
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PPAR-delta Activation in the Muscle Cell

The PPAR-delta receptor activates certain genes in a muscle cell, resulting in the burning of fat.

1 minute 44 seconds
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