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Ghrelin a marker for Respiratory Quotient

Respiratory Quotient is a calculation that determines which substrate (fat or carbohydrate) is currently being burned. It is a complex process that involves measuring oxygen inhaled and carbon dioxide exhaled and must be performed in a laboratory. This study showed…

Diet composition and risk of overweight and obesity

This large study examined the diets of women living in the southwest US. Greater intake of fat, protein and animal protein were associated with a greater risk of obesity. The researchers recommended replacing some animal protein with vegetable protein. Abstract