Weight-Loss Diets for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

doi:10.1056/NEJMe0810291

Volume 360:923-925		February 26, 2009		Number 9

Weight-Loss Diets for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

Martijn B. Katan, Ph.D.

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From the Institute of Health Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam.

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