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A tribute to Gilbert B Forbes

International Journal of Obesity volume 28, page 461 (2004)Cite this article

‘The spectacle of growth is awesome to behold’

GB Forbes

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  1. Pediatric Unit, Verona University Medical School, Verona, Italy

    A Pietrobelli

  2. Weight and Eating Disorders Program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA

    M S Faith

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Pietrobelli, A., Faith, M. A tribute to Gilbert B Forbes. Int J Obes 28, 461 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0802599

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