More Fiber May Help Women Stay Slim, Say Researchers

Dieters are bombarded with messages about low-carb, high-protein and low-fat approaches to weight loss, but new research from Tufts University suggests that they should also consider placing greater emphasis on fiber in their diet.BMIIn a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers set out to examine the association between variables in the diet and body mass index (BMI), the most common measurement of overweight (BMI over 30) and obesity (over 25).

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