Chapter 13. The Challenges of Obesity and Weight Control
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by David Myers and Nathan DeWall
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Thinking Critically About: The Challenges of Obesity and Weight Control
Several factors have contributed to the rise in global levels of obesity, which carries significant physical and psychological risks.
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Question 13.1
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