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Plagued by diet disasters? A visit to a registered dietician could help

Studies indicate more than one-third of adults are trying to lose weight, but few have long-term success. Many can't stick to diets and exercise routines and struggle to stay afloat in a sea of popular diets, fitness programs and foods with “healthy� claims.

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