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2/3 of American adults and 1/6 of American children and adolescents are considered either overweight or obese.
Health professionals should be aware of the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in the population.
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At present, 2/3 of American adults and 1/6 of American children and adolescents are considered either overweight or obese.
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Novel engineering approaches to obesity, overweight, and energy balance: public health needs and research opportunities
Abby G. Ershow et al. · 2005
DOI 10.1109/iembs.2004.1404454
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