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Longitudinal data indicate that variability in TEF is not associated with changes in body weight.
TEF variability may not be a reliable predictor of weight management.
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More important, longitudinal data indicate that the variability in TEF is not associated with changes in body weight.
Why this rating
Based on longitudinal data from a substantial number of subjects.
Source
Thermic effect of food in humans: methods and results from use of a respiratory chamber.
P. Antonio Tataranni et al. · PubMed · 1995
DOI 10.1093/ajcn/61.4.1013
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