Aim for a Healthy Weight
Publisher: National Institutes of Health 2005
ISBN/ASIN: 1478213906
ISBN-13: 9781478213901
Number of pages: 44
Description:
This book by the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides practical, easy-to-use information for losing and maintaining weight. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is good for your overall health and will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.
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