A 24-year-old female asked:
counting carbohydrate or counting calories, which is better for weight loss?
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
27 years experience General Practice
Both: Both. Of course.
Answered on Jul 25, 2014
Dr. Edris Alderwish answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Both: both are important, you have to count amount of calories you intake, and minimize carbohydrate intake.
Answered on Jul 26, 2014
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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
Ultimately...: Calories IN must be less than calories expended so keeping track of calories is more important. That being said, it is important to keep simple sugars to a minimum and to increase fiber and protein in your diet.
Answered on Aug 14, 2014
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