Biology Quote by Robin Marantz Henig

“Biology sets the context, and that is critical, but obesity still boils down to whether a person eats too much or exercises enough.” quote by Robin Marantz Henig — Download Open image

“Biology sets the context, and that is critical, but obesity still boils down to whether a person eats too much or exercises enough.”

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