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Does insulin concentration modify the outcome of dietary intervention in young adults with obesity?

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boxed-textEbbeling CB et al. (2007) Effects of a low-glycemic load vs low-fat diet in obese young adults: a randomized trial. JAMA 297: 2092–2102

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