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Brain, Marshall.  "How Dieting Works"  01 November 2007.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/weight-loss/diet.htm>  23 May 2012.
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  2. Your Body's Efficiency
  3. Taking Calories In
  1. Sample Menu
  2. The Idea Behind Dieting
  3. Why Diets Tend Not to Work
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