Research
Energy balance
Diet quality changes are associated with long-term weight gain.
Focus on improving diet quality rather than just calorie counting.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
subtle changes in the quality of diet are associated with long-term weight gain.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a review of existing literature.
Source
Foods, obesity, and diabetes—are all calories created equal?
Dariush Mozaffarian · Nutrition Reviews · 2017
DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nuw024
reviewCited 63×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
More from this paper
Related findings · Energy balance
- Achieving a total body weight loss of 10-15% (or >10-15 kg) through Total Diet Replacement (TDR) induces remission of Type 2 Diabetes in individuals with short-duration disease.Strong
- Bariatric surgery is superior to medical management alone for inducing significant long-term weight loss, remission of type 2 diabetes, and reduction in mortality for patients with BMI ≥ 40 or ≥ 35 with comorbidities.Strong
- Achieving type 2 diabetes remission requires significant weight loss (≥15 kg) via major caloric restriction, independent of macronutrient composition.Strong
This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →