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Can a high carb low fat diet work for weight loss?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not well.: That would not be the best approach for most people. Balanced diet to include at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day; at least 5 servings of veggies and 4 servings of fruit per day , healthy but limited fat intake, reduced junk carbs and appropriate sources of protein is optimum. Calories burned must exceed calories in.

Answered 5/11/2013

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