HEALTH TOPICS 
Eating Frequency and Weight Loss
Many Americans struggle with losing weight. They feel frustrated by repeated attempts at weight loss.
Fad diets claim successful weight loss, but none of them are proven to work. It's clear that eating fewer calories is important to lose weight. But there is conflicting evidence on the specifics.
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