Can eating fruits and vegetables help people to manage their weight?
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2012-05-03
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United States. Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Abstract
The research covered in this brief supports the conclusion that replacing foods of high energy density (high calories per weight of food) with foods of lower energy density, such as fruits and vegetables, can be an important part of a weight management strategy.
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6 pages, references.
Keywords
Reducing diets- Research, Fruit, Vegetables