New Research Could Have Serious Implications For Fight Against Obesity.
The Wall Street Journal (4/5, Bialik - New Studies Eat Into Diet Math - WSJ.com) reports that according to most dieticians, in order to lose a pound, people must consume about 3,500 fewer calories. Yet, recent research indicates that the conversion from calories to weight is not an exact science. This could have significant implications in the fight against obesity, researchers say.
The Wall Street Journal (4/5, Bialik - New Studies Eat Into Diet Math - WSJ.com) reports that according to most dieticians, in order to lose a pound, people must consume about 3,500 fewer calories. Yet, recent research indicates that the conversion from calories to weight is not an exact science. This could have significant implications in the fight against obesity, researchers say.
