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Weight/Obesity - Dietary Approaches

Pathway Contributor: Clare Collins

Credentials:
PhD, BSc, Dip Nutr&Diet, Dip Clin Epi, FDAA

Contributions:

  • Does regularly consuming breakfast, versus regularly skipping breakfast, aid in weight loss, weight control or prevent weight gain over time?  

    Role: Reviewer

  • If weight loss is desired, is caloric restriction safe and effective in achieving weight loss in adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)?  

    Role: Reviewer

  • Does any dietary plan (e.g. Mediterranean, vegetarian, DASH, Nordic, portfolio) affect body weight among adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)?  

    Role: Reviewer

  • If weight loss is desired, is a low glycemic index/glycemic load diet effective in achieving weight loss among adults with higher weights (BMI ≥25 kg/m2)?  

    Role: Reviewer


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