Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates

M. Sacks, Frank; A. Bray, George; J. Carey, Vincent; R. Smith, Steven; H. Ryan, Donna; D. Anton, Stephen; McManus, Katherine; M. Champagne, Catherine; Bishop, Louise; Laranjo, Nancy; S. LeBoff, Meryl; Rood, Jennifer; de Jonge, Lilian; L. Greenway, Frank; M. Loria, Catherine; Obarzanek, Eva; A. Williamson, Donald

doi:10.1056/nejmoa0804748

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Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Feb 25, 2009

Authors:

Frank M. Sacks

George A. Bray

Vincent J. Carey

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The possible advantage for weight loss of a diet that emphasizes protein, fat, or carbohydrates has not been established, and there are few studies that extend beyond 1 year. METHODS: We randomly assigned 811 overweight adults to one of four diets; the targeted percentages of energy deri...

Subject

Weight loss

Overweight

Carbohydrate

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