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Overemphasis on carbohydrate-to-fat ratio may explain disappointing outcomes in treating obesity and preventing type 2 diabetes.
Clinicians should consider the quality of diet, not just macronutrient ratios, when treating obesity.
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Overemphasis on carbohydrate-to-fat ratio, with insufficient attention directed toward diet quality, may partially explain disappointing outcomes with available approaches.
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The abstract discusses the implications of dietary focus on treatment outcomes.
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Glycemic Index, Obesity, and Diabetes
Cara B. Ebbeling et al. · Contemporary Endocrinology · 2007
DOI 10.1007/978-1-59745-400-1_14
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