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. 2018 Jan 16;319(3):223-224.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.20051.

Toward Precision Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

Susan Z Yanovski  1 , Jack A Yanovski  2
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Toward Precision Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

Susan Z Yanovski et al. JAMA. .
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