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The nutritional guidance-only group experienced the most pronounced reduction in body mass.
Nutritional guidance alone can lead to significant weight loss in overweight and obese women.
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We observed significant decreases in body mass in all groups (−3.9 to 6.0 kg, all p < 0.001), with the most pronounced reduction in the nutritional guidance-only group.
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
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Is There a Protective Effect of Exercise and Nutrition on Muscle Mass Reduction During Diet-Induced Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Women? A Randomized Controlled 12-Week Trial
Hilal DOĞAN GÜNEY et al. · Applied Sciences · 2026
DOI 10.3390/app16020742
rct · n=221
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