Weight loss and bone mineral density in obese adults: a longitudinal analysis of the influence of very low energy diets

Weight loss and bone mineral density in obese adults: a longitudinal analysis of the influence of very low energy diets

Abstract Background The long-term effect of weight reduction on skeletal health is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an intensive medical weight loss intervention using very low energy diet (VLED) (~ 800 cal/day) that result in significant changes in body we...

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Main Authors: Palak Choksi, Amy Rothberg, Andrew Kraftson, Nicole Miller, Katherine Zurales, Charles Burant, Catherine Van Poznak, Mark Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Bone density
DXA
Weight loss
Obesity
Very low energy diets
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40842-018-0063-6

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