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Paradoxical nutritional deficiency in overweight and obesity: the importance of nutrient density

Julie A Pasco, Margaret J Henry, Mark A Kotowicz and Geoffrey C Nicholson
MJA 2009; 191 (1): 44-45

To the Editor: We read with interest the work presented by Markovic and Natoli, highlighting the importance of recognising the nutrient density of foods in managing overweight and obese patients.1 We present data to support their observation that it should not be assumed that a patient who is overweight or obese has a nutritionally adequate diet.

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