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Top 10 Weight Loss Myths and Facts - Reference

Written by - Maulishree Jhawer, BHSc, MSc

Article Reviewed by Dietitian - Article Reviewed by Dietitian

Last Updated on Oct 11, 2016

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Author: Maulishree Jhawer

Editor: Thilaka Ravi

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on May 14, 2013
Last Updated on Oct 11, 2016

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