Obesity
Research findings from Texas A&M University update understanding of obesity
Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 13th, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine the safety and efficacy of altering the ratio of carbohydrate and protein in low-energy diets in conjunction with a popular exercise program in obese women. Matched, prospective clinical intervention study to assess efficacy of varying ratios of carbohydrate and protein intake in conjunction with a regular exercise program."
"One-hundred sixty one sedentary, obese, pre-menopausal women (38.5 +/- 8.5 yrs, 164.2 +/- 6.7 cm, 94.2 +/- 18.8 kg, 34.9 +/- 6.4 kg.m(-2), 43.8 +/- 4.2%) participated in this study. were weight stable and not participating in additional weight loss programs....
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