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Why is fat harmful for you?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

^ fat risks: Increased body fat ^'s risks for heart dz, ^ blood pressure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, gall stones, liver dz & even some cancers.

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Answered 5/25/2015

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