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. 2018 Aug;142(2):e20181536C.
doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-1536C.

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David S Ludwig  1 , Belinda S Lennerz  2
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David S Ludwig et al. Pediatrics. 2018 Aug.
No abstract available

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Dr Ludwig received royalties from books on nutrition and obesity; Dr Lennerz has indicated she has no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

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