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No statistically significant differences were found between groups for changes in total EI, hunger, dietary satisfaction, eating behaviors or weight loss.
This suggests that discretionary food choices do not adversely affect weight loss or dietary satisfaction in a structured diet.
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No statistically significant differences were found between groups for changes in total EI, hunger, dietary satisfaction, eating behaviors or weight loss.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
The effects of a discretionary food allowance during a caloric restriction regimen with provided food
Cheryl H. Gilhooly et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2008
DOI 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.878.6
rct · n=32
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