Research indicates that individuals who are 30 or more pounds overweight during middle age (30 to 49 years of age) lose about 3 years of life
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A goal of outpatient nutritional therapies for eating disorders includes __________.
weight gain of 2-3 pounds/week establishing normal eating behaviors medical stabilization establishing vitamin supplementation regimen