Obesity: How much fat can your genes handle?
According to some experts, the popular formula for weight loss, 'eat less, and exercise more,' is not working for many Americans. Recent estimates say that about 34% of adults and 22% of preschool children in the U.S. are overweight. These numbers represent a…
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