Research
Macro partitioning
Macronutrient composition (carbohydrate vs fat vs protein ratios) does not significantly impact weight loss outcomes when total caloric intake is controlled, provided the diet is sustainable.
You do not need to follow a specific 'low-carb' or 'low-fat' diet to lose weight. Studies show that when calories are equal, the source of those calories (carbs vs fat vs protein) matters less for weight loss than the total amount. Focus on finding a dietary pattern you enjoy and can stick with long-term.
StrongRefutesVERY_HIGH confidence
A meta-analysis of 48 clinical randomized controlled trials including more than 7000 participants that followed dietary recommendations varying macronutrient distribution under free-living conditions, showed no significant differences in weight loss at 6 and at 12 months and no significant improvements in glycemic control or lipid profile
Why this rating
Based on a meta-analysis of 48 RCTs with >7000 participants.
Source
Non-pharmacological approaches to obesity – a concise review
Luminita-Georgeta Confederat et al. · Balneo and PRM Research Journal · 2024
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