Are very low-calorie diets effective for weight loss?
Are very low-calorie diets effective for weight loss?
Low-calorie diets can be tricky business, which is why they're often not effective. Nutrition and weight management specialist Caroline Apovian, MD, talks about common mistakes people make -- and how to avoid them.
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