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A comprehensive plan to fight obesity begins at an early age

Originally published in HCPLive.com by Jeffrey Gene Kaplan, MD, MS In a given year in the U.S., 1/4th of US men and 2/5ths of US women attempt to lose weight, unfortunately, they often fail to keep the weight off. Sobering…

Originally published in HCPLive.com

by Jeffrey Gene Kaplan, MD, MS

In a given year in the U.S., 1/4th of US men and 2/5ths of US women attempt to lose weight, unfortunately, they often fail to keep the weight off.

Sobering statistics that we see all around us, particularly poignant in my office as a pediatrician. Clearly a multifaceted approach is required, but the most …

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A comprehensive plan to fight obesity begins at an early age