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Have we begun to tip the scales towards achieving a healthy weight for all Americans? What are the most promising opportunities and best bets that will drive future progress and action in obesity prevention and treatment?
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Driving Action and Progress on Obesity Prevention and Treatment: Proceedings of a Workshop
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·2017
After decades of increases in the obesity rate among U.S. adults and children, the rate recently has dropped among some populations, particularly young children. What are the factors responsible for these changes? How can promising trends be accelerated? What else needs to be known to end the epidem...
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