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Relative energy deficiency in sport
Ergogenic use of anabolic steroids
Obesity-associated morbidity
Chronic stress
Benefits of physical activity
Metabolically healthy obesity
Lifestyle causes of type 2 diabetes
Stress hyperglycemia