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There was significantly greater loss of body fat in the low-calorie group compared to the low-fat group.
Caloric restriction may be more effective for reducing body fat than simply lowering fat intake.
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There was significantly greater loss of body fat in the low-calorie group.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Randomized evaluation of a low fat ad libitum carbohydrate diet for weight reduction.
David G. Schlundt et al. · PubMed · 1993
rct · n=60Cited 106×
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