[Endocrinologie and obesity].

Abstract

The endocrine system plays a central role in the regulation of body weight and fat distribution. The influence of thyroid hormones, growth hormone, cortisol und sex steroids on body weight are described with a focus on hyper- and hypofunction of these systems. In addition, sequelae of therapeutic interventions aiming to restore homeostasis in dysfunction are discussed. Finally, neuroendocrine control of appetite and syndromes that are consequences of disturbed neuroendocrine control of food intake are described.