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Carlos J. Crespo,
Smit Ellen
(2003).
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States.
Obesity: Etiology Assessment Treatment and Prevention
, 3-16.
https://doi.org/10.5040/9781718206601.ch-001
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- 10.5040/9781718206601.ch-001