Macro partitioning

There is no significant difference in the reduction of absolute fat mass (kg) or waist circumference between low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets.

While LCDs may lower BMI and body fat percentage more than LFDs, they do not necessarily reduce absolute fat mass (kg) or waist circumference more effectively. If waist circumference is your primary goal, either diet may be equally effective.

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However, no significant difference in changes of kilogram of body fat mass and waist circumference was observed between the two diet programs.

Mina Darand et al. · Journal of Nutrition and Food Security · 2023

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Based on the same high-quality meta-analysis.

Source

Comparison of the Effect of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet with a Low-Fat Diet on Anthropometric Indices and Body Fat Percentage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Mina Darand et al. · Journal of Nutrition and Food Security · 2023

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