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BODY FUNCTIONS

CHAPTER 5
FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE, METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
Functions related to the digestive system
b530 Weight maintenance functions
Functions of maintaining appropriate body weight, including weight gain during the developmental period.

Inclusion
functions of maintenance of acceptable Body Mass Index (BMI); impairments such as underweight, cachexia, wasting, overweight, emaciation and such as in primary and secondary obesity.

exclusion
assimilation functions (b520); general metabolic functions (b540); endocrine gland functions (b555).





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