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first_reported: 2026-11-07 18:28 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 18:28 EST
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# Obesity: A ‘complex story’ beyond willpower, discipline

When we think of obesity, the excessive accumulation of body fat, some tend to think of an individual who lacks the willpower and discipline to eat well and exercise.

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## Coverage

- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/health/article/obesity-a-complex-story-beyond-willpower-discipline/), 2026-11-07 18:28 EST: Obesity: A ‘complex story’ beyond willpower, discipline

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