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Energy balance
For the treatment of obesity, a negative energy balance is crucial.
Weight loss strategies should focus on achieving a negative energy balance.
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However, for the treatment of obesity, a negative energy balance is crucial.
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The claim is a widely accepted principle in weight management.
Source
Carbohydrate intake – current knowledge on weight management
Sandra Bayer et al. · Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 2022
DOI 10.1097/mco.0000000000000840
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