Obesity places an enormous burden on global health resources. The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide and of particular concern is the increasing incidence of obesity in children and adolescents that is frequently associated with diabetes and hypertension. Altered nutrition during critical periods of development can increase the risk of obesity, hypertension and cardiovascular disease in adulthood. This book outlines experiments using animal models of obesity, aimed at determining the interaction of early and late feeding state on subsequent obesity risk. The work examines both...