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Aug 2021
8m 52s

The Truth About Pandemic Weight Gain

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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According to media reports, weight gain during the pandemic averaged 25 to 30 pounds. But how reliable are these reports? And why does it matter? Nutrition Diva examines the data. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Link ... Show More
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