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Are obesity and eating disorders classified as lifestyle diseases?
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Most of our health: issues today are related to lifestyle, including obesity and eating disorders. Having said that, there is certainly a genetic and biochemical component to what you mention. A holistic approach to this is best. Nutrition, lifestyle, mental health professional. Please start w/family doc."The Blood Sugar Solution" book by Mark Hyman can be helpful. Peace and good health. Genes are not destiny.
Answered 11/7/2014
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