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“The obese are eating the worst diet in the country if you define worse as ratio of calories to essential micronutrients. They're just eating empty calories.”

Quote by Bruce Ames

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Bruce Ames is a renowned American biochemist, born on December 16, 1928. His research in the field of biochemistry has had a profound impact on human health and nutrition. Professor Ames is known for his groundbreaking work in the study of chemical mutagenesis and carcinogenesis. more

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