Low-Carbohydrate Diet Macronutrient Quality and Weight Change.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The associations of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) with long-term weight management remains unclear, and the source and quality of macronutrients within LCDs are less explored.

Objectives

To prospectively examine associations between changes in LCD indices and weight change among US adults.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study included initially healthy participants at baseline from the Nurses' Health Study (NHS; 1986-2010), Nurses' Health Study II (NHSII; 1991-2015), and Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS; 1986-2018). Data analysis was performed between November 2022 and April 2023.

Exposures

Five LCD indices were examined: (1) a total LCD (TLCD) emphasizing overall lower carbohydrate intake; (2) an animal-based LCD

SUBMITTER: Liu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10753393 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature