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7/21/2008

CDC Report Shows No Signs of Obesity Slowing

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7/20/2008

NYC Chain Restaurants Posting Calories on Menus

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7/19/2008

Gene Tags 'Fuel Obesity Epidemic'

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7/18/2008

Dessert Makers Bet on Sweet Taste of Success

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7/18/2008

Teenagers Abandon Exercise at Dramatic Rate

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7/18/2008

School Bans Packed Lunches to Fight Obesity

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Sweet Tooth May Be in the Genes

A study by researchers at the University of Toronto offers evidence that genetics may help to explain why some people consume more sugary foods than others. Researchers found that a variation in the GLUT2 gene is associated with a higher intake of sugars among different populations. The findings may partly explain variations in personal preference for sugary foods.

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