Hedonic hunger and eating behavior after low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diets in females with lipedema and obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lipedema is a chronic female disease, characterized by an excessive accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue in the limbs and is commonly mistaken for obesity, although the two conditions often coexist. Obesity is associated with increased hedonic hunger and dysfunctional eating behavior. However, these aspects have not been investigated in females with lipedema and obesity.

Objectives

The objective of this secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial was to compare changes in hedonic hunger and eating behavior following two different low-energy diets, low-carbohydrate (CHO) or low-fat, in females with lipedema and obesity.

Methods

Females with lipedema and obesity (body mass index (BMI) 30-45 kg/m²) were randomized to two different

SUBMITTER: Lundanes J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753418 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature