Web Site of the Week

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Oct. 29, 2003

Obesity and Genetics

Studies show that genes are a significant factor in developing obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide an online guide to the problem of obesity and insights into current research on the genetics of obesity.

Go to: www.cdc.gov/genomics/info/perspectives/obesity.htm

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