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The aim of the Site is to support the development and implementation of obesity education in clinical professional schools, ensuring adequate training of future health care providers on the diagnosis and management of obesity. All information presented on the Site, including any curricular-design recommendations, model lessons, and/or any text, images, audio, or video (collectively, the "Content"), is: (1) provided "as is" and for informational purposes; (2) intended to serve as an example to inspire users’ independent thought; (3) used with appropriate permissions, where applicable; and (4) current only as of the date of original publishing. The Site and the Content are presented in summary form and are general in nature.
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