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The oat-containing diet did not significantly affect body weight or composition changes during the hypocaloric regimen.
Incorporating oats rich in soluble fiber into a hypocaloric diet may not lead to significant weight loss.
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There was no significant effect of the oat-containing diet on body weight or composition changes during the hypocaloric regimen.
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Effects of a Cereal Rich in Soluble Fiber on Body Composition and Dietary Compliance during Consumption of a Hypocaloric Diet
Edward Saltzman et al. · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2001
DOI 10.1080/07315724.2001.10719014
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