The Holy Grail of Anti-Obesity ?

The newest buzz in weight loss conversation is “brown fat”. For one-point of extra-credit, find out all you can about brown adipose and write a summary of its potential in weight reduction. For full credit, your mini-report must be at least 150 words (typed, double-spaced), reference credible scientific literature and contain the following words (underlined):

• metabolism

• mitochondria

• uncoupling protein

• electron transport system

• exercise

• thermogenesis

You may submit your report anytime on or before the first lecture exam.