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Ad libitum energy intake was 689±73 kcal/d lower during the plant-based, low-fat diet compared to the animal-based, ketogenic diet (p<0.0001).
Practitioners may consider recommending a plant-based, low-fat diet for better appetite control and lower energy intake.
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ad libitum energy intake was 689±73 kcal/d lower during the PBLF diet as compared to the ABLC diet (p<0.0001)
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Based on a randomized controlled trial design.
Source
A plant-based, low-fat diet decreases ad libitum energy intake compared to an animal-based, ketogenic diet: An inpatient randomized controlled trial
Kevin D. Hall et al. · 2020
DOI 10.31232/osf.io/rdjfb
rct · n=20Cited 8×
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