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Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

  • Written by Richard Johnson, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough waterSalty french fries may taste good, but they just contribute to dehydration and obesity.William Voon/EyeEm via Getty Images

Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how sugar, carbohydrates, saturated fat and lack of exercise contribute to obesity. And tens of millions of Americans are still overweight or obese in large part...

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