Dietary Intervention for Overweight and Obese Adults: Comparison of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets. A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reduced calorie, low fat diet is currently recommended diet for overweight and obese adults. Prior data suggest that low carbohydrate diets may also be a viable option for those who are overweight and obese.

Purpose

Compare the effects of low carbohydrate versus low fats diet on weight and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in overweight and obese patients.

Data sources

Systematic literature review via PubMed (1966-2014).

Study selection

Randomized controlled trials with ≥8 weeks follow up, comparing low carbohydrate (≤120gm carbohydrates/day) and low fat diet (≤30% energy from fat/day).

Data extraction

Data were extracted and prepared for analysis using double data entry. Prior to identification of candidate publications, the outcome

SUBMITTER: Sackner-Bernstein J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4618935 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature