Research
Macro partitioning
Post-procedure dietary quality (low processed foods, high fiber/vegetables) is more critical for sustained weight loss than the specific macronutrient ratio (low-carb vs. low-fat).
Don't obsess over whether you are low-carb or low-fat. Focus on eating whole foods, vegetables, and fruits, and keeping processed foods and added sugars under 10% of your calories. This quality matters more than the specific diet label.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
The DIETFITS randomized clinical trial did not show a significant decrease in weight loss between low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets at 12 months [30]. However, the quality of the diet- low intake of processed foods and added sugars, high intake of fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain products determined the weight loss in obese patients.
Why this rating
Cites a major RCT (DIETFITS) to support the claim.
Source
Nutritional Management and Role of Multidisciplinary Follow-Up after Endoscopic Bariatric Treatment for Obesity
Anuradha Negi et al. · Nutrients · 2022
DOI 10.3390/nu14163450
narrative_reviewCited 17×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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