Nonequilibrium thermodynamics and energy efficiency in weight loss diets

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Carbohydrate restriction as a strategy for control of obesity is based on two effects: a behavioral effect, spontaneous reduction in caloric intake and a metabolic effect, an apparent reduction in energy efficiency, greater weight loss per calorie consumed. Varia...

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Main Authors: Fine Eugene J, Feinman Richard D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling
Online Access:http://www.tbiomed.com/content/4/1/27