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The most beneficial type of diet for weight loss remains up for debate.
Practitioners should be aware of the ongoing discussions about diet effectiveness.
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Exactly what type of diet is the most beneficial remains up for debate.
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The abstract discusses ongoing debates in clinical trials.
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Dietary Interventions for Weight Loss
Izabela Kerner et al. · The Singapore Family Physician · 2024
DOI 10.33591/sfp.49.9.u3
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