The modified Atkins diet in children with Prader-Willi syndrome

Abstract Background Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is the most common genetic cause of obesity. Various dietary strategies have been used for weight management for people with PWS. Methods This was a clinical feasibility study to test the use of the Modified Atkins Diet (low carbohydrate and high fat)...

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Main Authors: Grace Felix, Eric Kossoff, Bobbie Barron, Caitlin Krekel, Elizabeth Getzoff Testa, Ann Scheimann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-020-01412-w