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Weight Loss and Results of Low-Carbohydrate Diets
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Low-carbohydrate diets are popular among people who want to lose weight. Many people believe that more weight can be lost with low-carbohydrate diets than with diets that restrict calories and fat. A concern is that low-carbohydrate …
