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Understanding Adult Obesity

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Publication Year: 2008
Language: English
Website: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm

This fact sheet provides basic information about obesity: What is it? How is it measured? What causes it? What are the health risks? What can you do about it?

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Weight-Control Information Network
1 WIN Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3665

Phone: (202) 828-1025 En/Sp
Toll-free Phone: (877) 946-4627 En/Sp

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