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NEW U.S. RESIDENTS GAIN WEIGHT

Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter

Summary:

Researchers studied two dozen men and women who moved to the U.S. from other countries

After 10 weeks they had gained an average of 2 pounds, plus another after 20 weeks

One individual gained 20 pounds and another 12 pounds

Conclusion:
The new residents probably gained weight because of the availability of low-cost, super-size fast food

Comment:
They may also have found themselves riding in cars more and biking and walking less

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