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Participants reported shortcomings of the zero-carb diet, including social stigma and lack of support.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the social challenges faced by individuals on zero-carb diets.
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Shortcomings of the diet centered on social stigma, lack of support from health-care providers and significant others.
Why this rating
Based on the thematic analysis of participant responses.
Source
Beliefs and Experiences of Individuals Following a Zero-Carb Diet: An Online Qualitative Study
Cleo Protogerou et al. · 2020
DOI 10.31219/osf.io/x645v
other · n=170
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