Genetic influences on weight

Citations

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Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MSLast Updated: April 20, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism

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