Research
Macro partitioning
Caloric Restriction (CR) is more effective for weight loss than low-fat diets without caloric restriction, and low-carbohydrate diets are more effective than low-fat diets regardless of caloric restriction.
If you are restricting calories, choose a low-carbohydrate or Mediterranean diet rather than a low-fat diet for better weight loss results.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Shai et al [77], one of the 2 year studies, investigated overweight or obese middle aged adults with T2D or coronary heart disease, who were randomised to a CR low fat diet, a CR Mediterranean diet or a low carbohydrate diet; those randomised to the CR Mediterranean diet or the low carbohydrate diet lost significantly more weight than the CR low fat diet.
Why this rating
Based on multiple RCTs cited in the review.
Source
Reversal of Obesity: The Quest for the Optimum Dietary Regimen
Nicoll Rachel · International Journal Of Nutrition · 2017
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