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Weight loss may be a useful therapeutic objective in the prevention and management of comorbidities associated with overweight/obesity.
Weight loss should be considered a key goal in managing patients with obesity-related health issues.
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These data suggest that weight loss might be a useful therapeutic objective in the prevention and management of comorbidities associated with overweight/obesity.
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Point/Counterpoint Weight Loss Is a Useful Therapeutic Objective
Caroline K. Kramer · 2015
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