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Carbohydrate-rich diets may contribute more to weight gain.
Practitioners should be cautious about the implications of carbohydrate-rich diets on weight management.
ModerateQualifiesmedium confidence
Some researchers have suggested that carbohydrate-rich diets contribute more to weight gain.
Why this rating
The claim is based on suggestions rather than strong evidence.
Source
Carbohydrates and Weight Management
Barbara J. Rolls et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2009
DOI 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1998.tb01676.x
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