Weight loss dieting in humans has been shown to

a. increase absolute abundance of Firmicutes bacteria
b. decrease absolute abundance of Firmicutes bacteria
c. increase relative abundance of Firmicutes bacteria
d. decrease relative abundance of Firmicutes bacteria
e. not affect bacterial populations in human intestines


D

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