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Can a liquid diet make me lose weight?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Yes: If you take in less calories than you need, you will lose weight. There are nutritional drinks you can drink to assure that you get all the vitamins and minerals and nutrients you need while taking in less calories.

Answered 3/3/2015

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