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Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

  • Written by: Loneke Blackman Carr, Assistant Professor of Community and Public Health Nutrition, University of Connecticut
imagePeople who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseasesandreswd/E+ via Getty Images

The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients...

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