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Exercise coupled with food restriction favors loss of body fat and preserves fat-free mass in obese women.
Incorporating exercise into weight loss programs for obese women can enhance fat loss while preserving muscle mass.
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In summary, results from this controlled inpatient study indicate that exercise is beneficial when coupled with food restriction because it favors loss of body fat and preserves fat-free mass.
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Effects of Exercise and Food Restriction on Body Composition and Metabolic Rate in Obese Women
James O. Hill et al. · Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation · 1988
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