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Toxic man-made chemicals that are absorbed into the body and stored in fat may be released into the bloodstream during the rapid fat loss that follows bariatric surgery, according to a study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The finding points to the need for further research to understand the health effects of this potential toxicant exposure.

For the study, published online in Obesity, researchers examined 26 people undergoing bariatric weight-loss surgery and found evidence of post-surgery rises in the bloodstream levels of environmental toxicants that are known to be stored long term in fat, including polychlorinated biphenyls, organochlorine pesticides, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, are a class of chemicals previously used in plastics, dyes, and electrical equipment. Although no longer commercially available, these toxins have been linked to cancers and disruption of the immune, reproductive, nervous, and endocrine systems, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Organochlorine pesticides have been shown to act as endocrine disrupting chemicals and the effects have been linked with hypertension and cardiovascular disorders. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are PCB-like chemicals that can be inhaled or ingested, and although not directly linked to cancers, these toxins have been linked to the development of tumors in rat and mouse studies. Bans on the U.S. manufacture of PCBs and the organochlorine pesticide DDT took effect in 1979 and 1973, respectively.

Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health

"The fact that this increasingly popular type of surgery may be causing these compounds to be released into the bloodstream really challenges us to understand the potential health consequences," says study senior author John Groopman, a professor in the Bloomberg School.

About 16 million people in the U.S. are morbidly obese, defined as having a body mass index of 35 kg/m2. Morbid obesity confers a relatively high risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and many cancers. For almost three decades, the U.S. National Institutes of Health has recommended weight-loss surgeries called bariatric surgeriesincluding stomach stapling and gastric bypass proceduresfor people who are morbidly obese and have serious obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, as well as for anyone with a BMI over 40. More than 200,000 bariatric surgeries are now performed in the country every year.

Although bariatric surgeries are known to have potential adverse side effects, including micronutrient deficiencies, the release of environmental toxicants from fat storage isn't one that has been studied before. Recently, though, Groopman and other researchers from the Bloomberg School and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine realized that as these surgeries were becoming common, and, since they involved rapid fat loss, they could potentially release toxicants stored in fat into the bloodstream of patients.

The researchers enrolled 27 patients who were morbidly obese and scheduled for surgery at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery. Of these, 26 patients went through with the surgery and were included in the analysis. Each patient had a blood sample taken at the time of surgery and on four follow-up visits over six months. The analysis, aided by experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focused on the bloodstream levels of 41 toxicants, including 24 PCB compounds and five organochlorine pesticides that were detectable in the initial samples. The researchers also classified the patients into two groups: those born before 1976, when most of these chemical compounds were still widely used, and those born after. The first group contained 17 people and the second group contained nine.

The results showed that the patients born before 1976 started the study with roughly 5 times higher serum levels of most of the PCBs, as well as higher levels of organochlorine pesticides, compared to the patients born after 1976. During the six months of weight loss after surgeryin which the patients lost an average of 23 percent of their initial weight, or nearly 30 kg eachboth groups of patients tended to show increases in serum levels of fat-stored toxicants. For example, in the older patients, serum levels of most PCBs went up by 15 to 25 percent for every 10 kg of lost weight. The older patients, who started with higher baseline serum levels of most toxicants, and presumably had much greater fat stores of these compounds, tended to have higher rates of increases in serum levels per unit of lost weight, especially for PCBs.

The researchers note that studies with larger populations need to be done to verify the findings in this small-sample study. Further research, they add, could also determine if there are any biological effects, especially on sensitive, fat-rich organs such as the liver and brain, of the toxicant doses involved.

"There is remarkably little information in the literature that relates blood levels of these compounds to effects in tissues," says Groopman. "It would be great if we determine that it's not a problem, and it might turn out not to be. At the same time, the data might suggest that people should lose weight more slowly, or that we should somehow find ways to trap these compounds as they are released into the blood. We also need to recognize that the compounds released from the fat represent lifetime accumulation of toxicants, and we need to address these life course exposures to determine health risk."

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Weight Loss: One should ensure that the breakfast meal has good portions of protein in it

When it comes to weight gain, apart from the greasy and fattening junk foods, excess sugar consumption is often termed as a major culprit. Not only does it contributes to the calorie load but is also devoid of any nutrition. If you're someone who is looking to shed those extra kilos, it gets imperative for you to cut down on your sugar intake. However, this may turn out to be a tad too difficult for someone who has got a sweet tooth. According to a study, published in the journal Steroids, if dieters eat a carbohydrate-rich, protein-packed breakfast that includes dessert, they tend to have reduced cravings throughout the day and are better able to keep off lost weight in the long run. It may help limit your carb intake during the evening hours, which otherwise could possibly hinder your weight loss goals and contribute to weight gain.

Since desserts are particularly high in sugar content, one should practice moderation and shouldn't go overboard with its consumption. It may help curb your untimely cravings, but its low nutrient profile may devoid your body of required nutrition. Hence, it gets imperative to supplement your diet accordingly and also ensure that the breakfast meal has good portions of protein in it.

According to Consultant Nutritionist, Rupali Datta, "Protein adds satiety to the meal because it ensures a delayed emptying of the stomach and thereby also prevents post meal sugar and insulin hike, which helps further. Apart from this, taking a small helping of desserts along helps give you satisfaction. There is no perfect time to eat a dessert but a homemade dessert with fresh ingredients is not bad within your days' calorific allowance."

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More than 39 percent of Americans are overweight, and many have been struggling with their weight for years. On Thursday, Nov. 21, Sharon Rousmaniere will discuss how healthy weight loss doesnt have to be a struggle.

There are reasons why the body holds onto weight, and the typical "calorie or point counting/more exercise" paradigm often doesnt address the true issues. The talk will illustrate why most of the approaches to weight loss either dont work or arent sustainable, and suggest some things that can be done instead.

Sharon Rousmaniere is a Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor who specializes in helping people over 40 get to the root of their health, weight, and mood issues through targeted food, nutrient and lifestyle changes.

The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene. The talk, sponsored by the Monadnock Food Coop, is free, but registration is requested.

Information/registration: 283-5401, outreach@monadnockfood.coop,www.essentialhealthcounseling.com

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(Reuters Health) - Obese teens who have surgery to lose weight report better quality of life, less joint pain and fewer physical limitations after their operations than before, a new study suggests.

Researchers followed 242 obese teens who had so-called metabolic and bariatric surgery to lose weight over three years, starting when they were 17 years old, on average. Prior to surgery, half of the teens had a body mass index (BMI) of at least 50, making them severely obese; two-thirds had musculoskeletal pain and joint pain and half had poor physical function.

Three years after surgery, the teens average reduction in BMI was 27%, which meant they were still obese. However, previous research has shown that a BMI reduction of just 5% to 10% is enough to result in meaningful improvements in health and quality of life.

And in the current study, researchers found that every 10% reduction in BMI was associated with 6% lower odds of the teens having musculoskeletal pain and 10% lower odds of having joint pain.

Metabolic and bariatric surgery leads to large and sustained reductions in joint pain and improvements in physical function in adolescents with severe obesity over 3 years, Dr. Sharon Bout-Tabaku of Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and colleagues write in Pediatrics.

These improvements will allow teenagers to move, be more functional, and participate in physical activity to improve their joint health and maintain their weight loss, the study team notes.

More than one in five American teens are obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Teens are considered obese when their BMI is at or above the 95th percentile for youth of the same age and sex.

An online child and teen BMI calculator is available from the CDC (here: bit.ly/2QC2CWN).

Adolescent obesity is associated with chronic joint pain and with irreversible joint damage, the researchers note. But even as a growing number of obese teens get metabolic and bariatric surgery to lose weight, research to date hasnt offered a clear picture of how these operations impact future joint health.

In the current study, the decline in BMI wasnt directly associated with changes in poor physical function three years after surgery.

But young people who complained of joint pain after the surgery were 21% more likely than those who didnt to also report poor physical function.

The study wasnt designed to prove whether or how surgical weight loss might directly improve joint pain or musculoskeletal pain in obese teens.

One limitation of the study is that the data came from a research project designed to study improvements in weight and obesity-related disease, not joint pain, the study authors note.

Another drawback is that data on physical improvements was based on patient surveys, not on objective measures of physical function or body mechanics.

Even so, the results suggest that improved joint health can be added to the list of potential health benefits of weight loss surgery, the authors conclude.

Adolescence represents a window of opportunity for caregivers to implement exercise and behavioral supports pre-and post-surgery to maintain long-term weight and joint health benefits, the study team writes. Future research should be focused on studying the relationship among weight loss, biomechanical and systemic inflammatory mechanisms, performance measures, and biomarkers to identify, target, and treat adolescents who are obese and at risk for knee osteoarthritis.

SOURCE: bit.ly/2OqJubC Pediatrics, online November 19, 2019.

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Hoda Kotb is so wonderfully relatable when it comes to the struggle of trying to eat better.

During Monday's fourth hour of the Today show, Hoda and her fellow co-host Jenna Bush Hager stepped on a scale while announcing their intent to try out intermittent fasting, a popular weight-loss diet among celebrities that asks you to restrict when and how much you eat during a specific period of time. The pros and cons of the plan have been hotly debated in the nutrition world, but if there's one thing everyone can agree on, it's that you should consult with your doctor first before giving it a go.

To launch their experiment, Hoda and Jenna tried out each other's scales to make sure the numbers they were seeing were accurate. Hoda's weight was recorded at 158 pounds, while Jenna's scale read 171 pounds.

A day after revealing her weight on the show, Hoda posted a video of herself sweating it out on a stair machine at the gym. In that same post, though, she also shared a picture of an Oreo cookie and wrote in the caption, "Me yesterday: HEY: 158 lbs ... I am coming for you! Me after workout: swipe [to the cookie picture]."

To show solidarity, Hoda's fans penned encouraging and hilarious words to the NBC morning show anchor. "Im with ya, girl!! " one fan wrote. "I worked out yesterday and came home to eat 4 cookies . Thats a balanced diet, right?" another joked.

Meanwhile, Jenna (who just gave birth to her son in August) hasn't posted anything on Instagram about her progress just yet. With that being said though, the mother-of-three spoke up about Monday's weigh in on Tuesday and clarified that she's doing this more to "be healthy" instead of to lose weight.

"I was reminded why I don't weigh myself yesterday because I was playing with my kids, and I kept having that one number in my head," Jenna explained. "And I'm like, 'You know what? No, no, no, no.' I don't want life to be controlled by a scale."

Whatever happens, we wish Jenna and Hoda the best of luck in their quest.

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Amla juice for weight loss: Are you trying to lose weight? Make alma juice your best friend. Amla juice is effective for weight loss. It will also promote your hair and skin health. Here's how amla juice can help in weight loss and also know the right method to consume it.

Weight loss tips: You can lose weight effectively with amla juice

Still looking for the best solution for weight loss? Weight loss requires consumption of less calories. When you burn more calories than you are consuming you lose weight effectively. Many foods and drinks can support the weight loss process and help you get better results. Amla juice is one such drink which can help in weight loss. This is an amazing juice which is loaded with health benefits and helps you shed weight ass. Amla also known as Indian gooseberry is loaded with many essential nutrients that can benefit your health, skin, hair and weight. You might be eager to know how to consume this amazing juice for weight loss. Here's how amla juice helps in weight loss and the right method to use.

Chief Dietician Ms. Pavithra N Raj, explains "Amla is a good source of vitamin C and helps boost immunity. Amla has hypolipidaemic properties which reduce the fatty liver and hypercholesterolemic. It improves metabolism and reduces weight and prevent obesity. Better metabolism means better weight loss.

Amla is rich in fiber which helps in flushing toxins from the system effectively keeps the gut healthy, relieves constipation and thus helps in weight loss. Chromium content in amla helps regulate blood glucose levels and prevent diabetes and diabetics induced weight gain. Polyphenol content present in the amla helps fight development of cancer cells as well."

Weight loss diet: Amla juice contributes to better metabolism and weight lossPhoto Credit: iStock

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Ms. Pavithra further describes the right methods to consume amla juice for weight loss, "Two teaspoons (10 gms) of amla juice can be consumed daily. Either it can be juice or powder mixes with water. Amla juice can be consumed on empty stomach daily to detox the body. But it also triggers acidity. So if anyone is sensitive they can take it after having two to three glass of water first. Or the juice can be mixed or taken with water as well. "

Weight loss tips: Drink small amount of amla juice daily for weight lossPhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Amla - A Treasure Of Health Benefits

Alma juice will definitely speed up the weight loss process. You will also notice better skin and hair health with the consumption of amla juice. For effective weight loss, you need to add the right exercise to your routine. Exercise will help you burn calories and amla juice will enhance the process and help you achieve your weight loss goals.

Also read:Amla, Reetha And Shikakai For Hair Growth: Know How To Use This Amazing Trio To Fight Hair Fall

(Ms. Pavithra N Raj, Chief Dietician, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur)

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Most people have negative self-talk. Thiswave of gloom that threatens to block out all the blue skies and all the silver linings. For Bilawal Khan, the thunder was two-fold; it came from himself and it came from everyone he knew. The constant refrain of lose that weight was tough.

The 24-year-old Pakistani, who has been in the UAE since he was a year old, says he used to love sweet things sugary drinks, chocolate, and so on. And no amount of playing field games such as football could balance out his intake. He kept packing on the kilos.

It wasnt only Khans self-esteem that was taking a hit though; it was also his sleep. As Khan would fall into a deep slumber each night, he would begin to snore. And snore. And snore. The sound was so jarring and so loud that his parents with whom he lives in Dubai would wake him up just to ask him to stop. But snoring is caused by the relaxing of throat muscles and the interaction of airwaves the more disturbed the breathing, the more sonorous it would seem. Each time the Khan would fall asleep, he would relax and so would begin the disturbing rhythms.

Tired of all the backlash, from friends and family, the 5-foot-2-inch tall expatdecided on a course of action once hed hit 108kg. He joined a gym. And he decided to rid himself of sugar drinks, at least for the moment. It was in November 1, 2018. The first phase was obviously very tough. In the gym, people were looking at me and saying, what he can do? My coach said, now they are making fun of you but there will be a time they will appreciate you.

Food for the first three months

"For the first three months, I used to put lemon and honey in hot water and I used to drink that that was my breakfast I used to only drink that. In the afternoon, I would have peanut butter and two slices of brown bread. At night I used to have salads," recalls Khan.

When he joined, Khan used to do 1.5hours cardio and 30 mins of high-intensity interval training. He used to shy away from people. I used to call my cousin and talk to him at the gym. I used to say, 'people are laughing, so I dont feel comfortable'. He said, just keep calm, use that as a motivation, dont take it in a bad way and one day you should tell them, see, one day you laughed at me, and you look at the results.

And its worked, exclaims Khan, over the phone. There was a time those people [who laughed at me] were appreciating me - on the last day when I was leaving my old gym, they said, you are the motivation for us.

Today, the sprightly 79kg part-time student, part-time working man says whats left of his long journey is stretch marks, a wariness of junk and sugary treats, and a built-up self-confidence thats not going anywhere anytime soon.

Now Im gaining [muscles], Im doing weight-lifting in the gym, says Khan. Now, I eat chicken breast,red beans and all the items which have protein in it. Its mostly boiled food, he says. But thats ok. Its a small price to pay to still the screaming voices. To quiet the negative self-talk.

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Papaya benefits: Papaya is a fruit which is available throughout the season. It is low in calories, high in fibre and digestive enzymes that help in absorption of protein. All these features can together aid quick belly fat reduction.

Weight loss tips: 100 gm serving of papaya contains nothing more than 43 calories

Papaya is a fruit which is popular for weight loss. It is a fruit which is available throughout the year and is a powerhouse of nutrients, antioxidants, essential minerals and vitamins. Papaya is known to be a great fruit for digestion and detoxification liver. For those looking forward to shed some calories and get rid of stubborn belly fat, papaya can be a beneficial fruit as it is low in calories. 100 gm serving of papaya contains nothing more than 43 calories. Papaya is an incredibly versatile fruit which can be consumed as a snack, added to salads, desserts and much more. For including papaya in your daily diet for weight loss, you can make smoothies and milkshakes or include it in fruit salads with a variety of other seasonal fruits.

Belly fat is one of the most difficult fats to get rid of. The ideal way to cut down belly fat is making changes in your diet and exercise routine. You need to include more abdominal exercises and exercises which focus on reduce the mid-section. When it comes to diet, you need to eat more fibre-rich foods, avoiding foods which contain trans-fats, quit alcohol, include more protein in your diet, avoid sugary foods and refined carbs to name a few. Papaya is one fruit which can meet all these requirements essential for cutting down belly fat effectively.

Papaya meets all requirements essential for burning belly fatPhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Papaya For Skin: The Beauty Benefits Of This Amazing Fruit Which You Cannot Afford To Miss

Papaya aids digestion and can prevent constipationPhoto Credit: iStock

1. For long-term sustainable weight loss, papaya can be included in a balanced diet. If you want quick weight loss, you can eat papaya in the following pattern:

2. If you want to lose weight quickly, then eat papaya for breakfast and as a mid-meal snack between lunch and dinner.

3. You can pair papaya with a good source of protein and fats. For instance, papaya smoothie is the perfect combination of fat, fibre and protein rich breakfast. Add a protein shake to it in case you want to increase your protein intake.

Also read:Try These Smoothies For Quick Weight Loss: Shared By Shilpa Shetty's Fitness Trainer Vinod Channa

4. Eat papaya after lunch to beat hunger pangs and cravings.

Following are some exercises popular for belly fat reduction. Include them in your daily workout routine to lose belly fat and lose weight:

Also read:Belly Fat Exercises: This Is The One Workout You Need To Do For Weight Loss And Belly Fat

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A FRIED chicken addict ate nothing but KFC for a week - and ended up losing weight.

Mike Jeavons loves the greasy fast food and wanted to see if he still enjoyed the meal if he had it seven days straight.

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In a "Super Size Me" style experiment, he travelled to his local KFC in Bedfordshire on a daily basis to try out every item on the menu.

The 34-year-old spent 105 over the whole week and consumed an average of 2,000kcal every day.

He was surprised to step on the scales at the end of the "experiment" and find out he had lost 2lbs.

However, it wasn't all good news as his salt intake increased to 150 per cent of his recommended dietary allowance and his fat intake increased to a whopping 250 per cent.

Mike said: I love KFC and wanted to see if Id still love it if it was all I ate for a week.

After I stopped the experiment, the week after I felt constantly thirsty and had headaches. I also really missed KFC.

Its great as an occasional treat, but not something Id recommend eating every day

It was a lot of fun eating all this naughty food. Every day I would be really looking forward to mealtimes.

Its great as an occasional treat, but not something Id recommend eating every day. It was fun to do but I wouldnt want to do it again."

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Ingredients such as salt, sugar and fat are sometimes added to processed foods to make their flavour more appealing and to extend their shelf life.

But this can lead to people eating more than their recommended amounts as they may not be aware of how much has been added to the food they are buying and eating, according to the NHS.

Experts warn that regularly consuming foods and drinks high in sugar increases your risk of obesity and tooth decay.

Obesity has been linked to 13 different types of cancer, as well as diabetes,heart diseaseand stroke.

Dietitian Helen Bond said: "If you are obese you are more at risk ofobesity related cancers, you are more at risk of heart diseaseand stroke.

"And also the fat content within junk food is quite high insaturated fats and trans fatsand they can increase the risk of bad cholesterol and over time that is not good news for yourheart health.

"Obesity is also linked to insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and also type 2 diabetes.

"In the long-term we know too much salt can cause raises in blood pressure."

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On top of that, junk food doesn't contain anywhere near as much fibre as you need to maintain a healthy gut.

"If your diet is very heavily reliant on junk food then it is very difficult to get the 30g of fibre recommended per day," Helen added.

"Your gut bacteria needs food that is nourishing and we are learning more and more about the importance of gut health in relation to things like immunity, to weight to digestive issues.

"For people that have digestive issues where absorption [of vitamins and minerals] is a problem then making sure your gut is as healthy as possible goes hand-in-hand with a high fibre diet.

"There are some people with issues likeirritable bowel syndrome(IBS) where a high fibre diet may cause them problems, but generally people should be eating more of it in our diet."

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Obesity levels in the UK have trebled in the last 30 years and about 27per cent of the UK population is considered obese.

A further 34 per cent are considered overweight, according to thelatest Government statistics.

We are officially the fattest nation in Europe - with obesity costing the NHS about 16bn a year.

Top 10 tips to overcome unhealthy cravings

These 10 top tips can help you overcome unhealthy cravings, or dependence on ultra-processed foods, and effectively create your own healthy meal plans:

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Making a plan and sticking to it isn't easy, but Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have successfully completed day one of intermittent fasting!

The fourth hour duo inspired many TODAY with Hoda & Jenna fans after kicking off the fast by revealing their weights on TV.

On Monday's show, Hoda and Jenna stepped onto the scales and boldly revealed their weights: Hoda at 158 pounds and Jenna at 171 pounds.

"Y'all know what is plugged into my Fitbit for real?" Jenna said after stepping off the scale. "130 pounds. I weigh 40 more pounds than I tell everybody I do!"

Hoda then reminded Jenna that she just had a baby in August.

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On Tuesday's show, the ladies updated viewers on their intermittent fasting progress and reflected on Monday's weigh-in, reminding fans they're doing this "to be healthy" and not to lose weight.

"I was reminded why I don't weigh myself yesterday because I was playing with my kids, and I kept having that one number in my head," Jenna explained.

"I know," Hoda chimed in.

"And I'm like, 'You know what? No, no, no, no.' I don't want life to be controlled by a scale," Jenna continued.

"A number. I agree," Hoda added. "We're going to weigh ourselves periodically we don't know when but I think just to keep track. I think it is good every now and then even though I hate standing on the scale to find out, like, where you are just to get a benchmark."

While Jenna isn't a fan of consistently stepping on the scale, she realized seeing her weight like that was in a sense a wake-up call.

"I needed it because I think I've been delusional," Jenna said. "We're not saying we need to be some sort of number to be us. We're happy with us."

Hoda then told a story about trying on dresses to wear during the earlier hours of TODAY to complement co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's ensembles.

"They pulled out three things that would match (Savannah's), and I tried on all three," Hoda said. "And none of them fit."

"Guess how many dresses I tried on, too?" Jenna responded. "Three. Lucky No. 4 worked."

"Things are going to be different coming up in a month," Hoda said.

You go, ladies! We're supporting you every step of the way.

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