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What's a healty low fat diet for a 20 year old?

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

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No such thing: The long term effect of a low fat diet is malnutrition. Used for a short time (4-6 weeks) a low fat diet can be employed for weight loss.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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