b530 Weight maintenance functions

Functions of maintaining appropriate body weight, including weight gain during the developmental period.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

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