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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

What is the Relationship between Weight-Reducing Diet and Body Composition?


Weight loss in itself results in loss in body weight, body fat and even lean muscle mass. Total daily calorie restriction (1500 calories/day) sustained over a period of time promotes a Loss of body fat, despite the macronutrient composition of the diet.

Physical activity is strongly recommended for weight management because it facilitates loss of body fat by increasing (1) energy expenditure, (2) lean muscle mass and (3) metabolism.

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