No single food causes weight gain or weight loss; weight management depends on the overall dietary pattern and the ability to maintain a sustainable caloric deficit through satiety, rather than the elimination of specific foods.

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The fundamental principle of energy balance is widely supported by nutrition research: weight loss requires a long-term caloric deficit (meta-analysis, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). The idea that satiety is a key lever for maintaining this deficit is also validated; foods rich in protein and fiber, as mentioned, promote appetite regulation (RCT, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). The approach of prioritizing the addition of nutrients rather than punitive restriction is a recognized behavioral strategy for preventing deprivation-compulsion cycles (observational studies on eating behaviors). The assertion that no single food is responsible for weight gain or loss is scientifically accurate, as the sum of intake is what matters most. There is no exaggeration here; the discourse aligns with current public health recommendations that prioritize dietary flexibility over the demonization of foods.

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