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WTLOSMDADV

Trying to lose or gain weight based on medical advice

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For sample persons age 17 and older who consider themselves overweight and are now trying to lose weight or who consider their weight about right and are now trying to keep from gaining weight, WTLOSMDADV reports if the reason the person is trying to control his or her weight is based on advice from a doctor, nurse, or other medical person.

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  • 1974: Sample persons age 17+ who consider themselves overweight and are now trying to lose weight or who consider their weight about right and are now trying to keep from gaining weight.

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