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Dietary Fiber Intake And Body Fat Gain: A Prospective Cohort Study Of Middle-Aged Women, Kathryn Suzanne Thomas
Dietary Fiber Intake And Body Fat Gain: A Prospective Cohort Study Of Middle-Aged Women, Kathryn Suzanne Thomas
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This study was conducted to determine the extent to which changes in dietary fiber consumption affect weight and body fat percentage (BF%) over time. An auxiliary objective was to examine the influence of age, total caloric intake, and physical activity (PA) on the relationship between changes in fiber intake and changes in body composition over time. Design/ Subjects: Prospective cohort design with baseline and follow-up assessments 20 months apart and 252 middle-aged women (40.1±3.0 y). Diet, particularly caloric and fiber intake, was measured using 7-day weighed food records. Body fat was assessed via the Bod Pod, and PA was measured …