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How is weight control correlated to metabolism?

Caroline J. Cederquist, MD
Caroline J. Cederquist, MD
Family Medicine
Weight control is correlated to metabolism in that our bodies change as we age, so it's not as easy to maintain a proper weight. In this video, bariatric medicine specialist Caroline Cederquist, MD, explains this concept, and why lean protein is key.

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