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January 1, 1953

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Dr Pennington recommends a calorically unrestricted diet of protein and fat with restriction of carbohydrate

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Treatment of OBESITY with Calorically UNRESTRICTED DIETS

Alfred W. Pennington

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https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/1/5/343/4786830?redirectedFrom=fulltext

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"Restriction of carbohydrate, alone, appears to make possible the treatment of obesity on a calorically unrestricted diet composed chiefly of protein and fat. The limiting factor on appetite, necessary to any treatment of obesity, appears to be provided by increased mobilization and utilization of fat, in conjunction with the homeostatic forces which normally regulate the appetite. Ketogensis appears to be a key factor in the increased utilization of fat. Treatment of obesity by this method appears to avoid the decline in the metabolism encountered in treatment by caloric restriction. Details of diet and regimen are given."

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	Meatritionist	A doctor or medical professional who studies or promotes exclusive meat diets
	Weight Control
	Fat	Fat is a term used to describe a group of compounds known as lipids, which are organic molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Fats are an essential part of our diet and play important roles in our bodies. Animal fats with low linoleic and arachidonic acids are preferred.
	Carnivore Diet	The carnivore diet involves eating only animal products such as meat, fish, dairy, eggs, marrow, meat broths, organs. There are little to no plants in the diet.