Obesity in Adults – References

Mark Cucuzzella

Current: Professor, West Virginia University School of Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine

Past: Department of Veterans Affairs, US Air Force, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Virginia

Dr. Cucuzzella is a Professor at West Virginia University and a 29-year retired U.S. Air Force primary care physician and

References

Obesity in Adults – References

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