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Highlights from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Hearing
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The New Calories per Pound of Weight Loss Rule
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The Reason Weight Loss Plateaus When You Diet
Understanding the metabolic and behavioral adaptations that slow weight loss.
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Ancient dietary practices based on analyzing the fiber content of fossilized human waste can give...
