Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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To determine: If Person A was making a progress, what is to be measured later.

Introduction: Effective weight management in individuals requires the intervention programs to be flexible and innovative enough to cater to individualized needs. It should ideally be designed in such a way that it can be easily followed and monitored.

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