An optimal glycemic load range is better for reducing obesity and diabetes risk among middle-aged and elderly adults

Abstract Background Due to the lack of evidence, advice pertaining to glycemic load (GL) can be misleading. Does the excessive restriction of GL, mostly through an extreme reduction in carbohydrate intake, result in a relatively high intake of fat and protein and result in overweight and obesity? Th...

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Main Authors: Fengyi He, Chaogang Chen, Feng Li, Yiqin Qi, Xiuhong Lin, Ping Liang, Meng Ren, Li Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-020-00504-5