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      Myths, presumptions, and facts about obesity.

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          Abstract

          Many beliefs about obesity persist in the absence of supporting scientific evidence (presumptions); some persist despite contradicting evidence (myths). The promulgation of unsupported beliefs may yield poorly informed policy decisions, inaccurate clinical and public health recommendations, and an unproductive allocation of research resources and may divert attention away from useful, evidence-based information.

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          Journal
          N Engl J Med
          The New England journal of medicine
          Massachusetts Medical Society
          1533-4406
          0028-4793
          Jan 31 2013
          : 368
          : 5
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Department of Nutrition Sciences, of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA.
          Article
          NIHMS448524
          10.1056/NEJMsa1208051
          3606061
          23363498
          864d885f-d7c6-41e0-8927-d30a504d2260
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