A new article published in the New England Journal of Medicine knocks out many of the obesity myths and beliefs perpetuated for decades. Specifically, the international group of researchers looked at 7 obesity-related myths. They also looked at some presumptions associated with eating breakfast regularly, early childhood impact on weight, consumption of fruits and vegetables, yo yo weight cycling, snacking and the impact of environment. Finally, they identified 9 evidence-based facts that...

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