A vegetarian diet can be used as a weight loss tool. On average, vegetarians have a lower BMI than people who eat an omnivorous diet.[1][2][3][4] A vegetarian diet could help some people achieve a calorie deficit. This may be partly attributed to an increase in satiety as a result of an increased fiber intake.[5] Long-term studies on the effect of vegetarian diets on weight loss are still needed, and it is important to remember that any diet could produce weight loss if it creates a caloric deficit.[6][5][7][8]
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