The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Diet

• Main Authors: Marwan Bakhach MD (Author), Vaishal Shah MD (Author), Tara Harwood RD (Author), Sara Lappe MD (Author), Natalie Bhesania MD (Author), Sana Mansoor MD (Author), Naim Alkhouri MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: The protein-sparing modified fast (PSMF) is a rigorous way of rapidly losing a large amount of weight. Although adult studies have shown the PSMF to be effective, data in adolescents are lacking. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of the PSMF in severely obese...