How do people become obese?


	How do people become obese?

mrbumwilly

3-18-2009 8:43 PM

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obesity, weight

mrbumwilly says:

Is there a genetic factor? - find out here.

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3-23-2009 10:12 AM

mrbumwilly

Make a few moves to shed a few pounds accoding to New Scientist Magazine

3-23-2009 2:35 PM

mrbumwilly

Is there a genetic factor to obesity - find out here

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