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Energy intake was greater during the ultra-processed diet by 508±106 kcal/d (p=0.0001).
Practitioners should be aware that ultra-processed diets can lead to higher calorie consumption.
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Energy intake was greater during the ultra-processed diet (508±106 kcal/d; p=0.0001).
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Based on a randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Ultra-processed diets cause excess calorie intake and weight gain: A one-month inpatient randomized controlled trial of ad libitum food intake
Kevin D. Hall · 2019
DOI 10.31232/osf.io/w3zh2
rct · n=20Cited 43×
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