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Limiting consumption of ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention and treatment.
Encouraging clients to limit ultra-processed food intake may support weight management efforts.
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Limiting consumption of ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention and treatment.
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Based on a randomized controlled trial design.
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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
rct · n=20Cited 43×
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