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Lowering dietary fat has led to an underestimation of the potential role of dietary composition in promoting reductions in energy intake and weight loss.
Practitioners should consider the role of dietary composition beyond just fat reduction in weight loss strategies.
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the previous focus on lowering dietary fat as a means for promoting negative energy balance has led to an underestimation of the potential role of dietary composition in promoting reductions in energy intake and weight loss.
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The Influence of Dietary Composition on Energy Intake and Body Weight
Susan B. Roberts et al. · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2002
DOI 10.1080/07315724.2002.10719211
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