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How could i get high calories whilst restricting intake of protein?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Why?: Unless you have serious liver or kidney disease, why would you want to restrict protein. Many sources of protein come with fats: meats; nuts; dairy!

Answered 4/28/2014

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