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It's Not Me; It's My Genes

I remember reading one of Dean Ornish's books in the 90s. He was addressing the complaint of some that they couldn't lose weight. It was in their genes. Their whole family was overweight. Wasn't their fault. Ornish's reply was classic.

"Then why is the dog fat?"

Now comes news from the American Kennel Club Humane Fund that "Up to 40 percent, or 17 million dogs are carrying excess weight which could cause future health problems..."

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