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Journal: Popular Diets Work, Willpower the Problem

New research from The Journal of the American Medical Association shows that popular weight loss programs can be effective. The problem is, most people can't stick with them. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Allison Aubrey.

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Steve Inskeep
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.
Allison Aubrey is a Health & Science Correspondent correspondent for NPR News.
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