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Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat

Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat

July 16, 2009 - 12:49pm 364 reads 0 comments

Instead of spending money on supplements, Sandon recommends eating a balanced diet that includes heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats and getting regular exercise.

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For tips on getting motivated to lose weight if you have diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association.

SOURCES: Martha A. Belury, Ph.D., R.D., Carol S. Kennedy Professor of Nutrition, Ohio State University, Columbus,Ohio; Lona Sandon, M.Ed., R.D., spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and assistant professor of nutrition, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas; July 2009, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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