Research
Energy balance
Higher exercise energy expenditures are associated with progressive loss of body fat in both men and women.
Encouraging higher levels of exercise can lead to greater fat loss.
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A progressive loss of body fat associated with higher exercise energy expenditures in both men and women.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a summary of published studies.
Source
The Effects of Exercise on Food Intake and Body Fatness: A Summary of Published Studies
Sonya J. Elder et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2008
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