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Obesity Risk Factor
Relations among sugars, energy metabolism, and body weight control reviewed
November 24th, 2003
The relations among sugars, energy metabolism, and body weight control were reviewed in a recent issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. According to a study from the Netherlands, "Obesity represents a major threat to health and quality of life. Although obesity has strong genetic determinants, it is generally accepted that it results from an imbalance between food intake and daily physical activity. Health guidelines have been focused on three particular lifestyle factors: increased levels of physical activity and reductions in the intakes of fat and sugars." "The dietary guidelines, especially, are under debate," said Wim H.M....
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2003-11-24)
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