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What is better for weight loss: a low fat diet or low carbohydrate diet?
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Low carb: After decades of pushing low fat, we have not seen any decrease in obesity. In fact, obesity rates re going up. Weight loss programs based on low carbohydrates seem to have the most short term success. Fats, especially trans fats should be avoided due to the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Answered 11/2/2013
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