Diet composition and risk of overweight and obesity

August 13th, 2007 | by David Spelts |

This large study examined the diets of women living in the southwest US. Greater intake of fat, protein and animal protein were associated with a greater risk of obesity.

The researchers recommended replacing some animal protein with vegetable protein.

Abstract

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