Fighting Fat -- New Ways to Win

Scientists love to argue, but there is one thing they agree on: Americans are getting fatter. Obesity is now considered a disease, and it is reaching epidemic proportions all over the world. Researchers at VCU are tackling the problem with a novel, genetic approach. By isolating the genes that keep people thin, they identify biological pathways that contribute to high metabolism — raising hopes for therapy for the obese.

All 50 Secrets of the Sequence videos have an accompanying classroom-tested lesson that encourages students to further explore the video topics. Each lesson includes background information, state and national science standards, discussion questions and answers, teacher notes and an activity that will ensure a hands-on, "minds-on" experience. To see lessons for this series, visit http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/secretsofthesequence/.

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[rchan09]

I am so excited about this college!