Body composition, dietary composition, and components of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese adults after a 12-week trial on dietary treatments focused on portion control, energy density, or glycemic index

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Given the rise in obesity and associated chronic diseases, it is critical to determine optimal weight management approaches that will also improve dietary composition and chronic disease risk factors. Few studies have examined all th...

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Main Authors: Melanson Kathleen J, Summers Amber, Nguyen Von, Brosnahan Jen, Lowndes Joshua, Angelopoulos Theodore J, Rippe James M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/11/1/57