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The summary below is from the full report titled “Reduction in Obesity and Related Comorbid Conditions after Diet-Induced Weight Loss or Exercise-Induced Weight Loss in Men. A Randomized, Controlled Trial.” It is in the 18 July 2000 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 133, pages 92-103). The authors are R. Ross, D. Dagnone, P.J.H. Jones, H. Smith, A. Paddags, R. Hudson, and I. Janssen.
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The Effects of Losing Weight through Diet or Exercise Programs on Obesity. Ann Intern Med. 2000;133:92. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-133-2-200007180-00022
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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2000;133(2):92.
DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-133-2-200007180-00022
Obesity.