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Professor Joseph Proietto
Professor Joseph Proietto Source: SBS

Now a group of doctors in Melbourne say the secret to losing weight isn't down to lifestyle habits, instead it's all in our genes.But other obesity experts say the controversial new research is giving people an excuse to be overweight. Throughout September SBS is exploring wider issues of diet and health.


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Now a group of doctors in Melbourne say the secret to losing weight isn't down to lifestyle habits, instead it's all in our genes.But other obesity experts say the controversial new research is giving people an excuse to be overweight. Throughout September SBS is exploring wider issues of diet and health.



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