Using a Revised Protein-Sparing Modified Fast (rPSMF) for Children and Adolescents with Severe Obesity: A Pilot Study

Using a Revised Protein-Sparing Modified Fast (rPSMF) for Children and Adolescents with Severe Obesity: A Pilot Study

Treatment options are limited for children and adolescents with severe obesity. One alternative treatment is the protein-sparing modified fast (PSMF), a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet that can result in substantial weight loss. The aim of the study is to evaluate the adherence and efficacy of a...

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Main Authors: Ihuoma Eneli, Jinyu Xu, Alexis Tindall, Rosanna Watowicz, Jennifer Worthington, Kelly Tanner, Keeley Pratt, Marnie Walston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
severe obesity
protein-sparing modified Fast
children and adolescents
weight management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/17/3061

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