Macro partitioning

Low-carbohydrate diets (ketogenic diets) lead to greater short-term weight loss and improved triglyceride levels compared to low-fat diets, but may have less favorable effects on LDL cholesterol.

For short-term weight loss and improved triglyceride levels, a low-carbohydrate diet may be more effective than a low-fat diet. However, monitor LDL cholesterol levels, as they may not improve or may worsen.