Tag: weight-loss diets

This randomized controlled trial assessed the micronutrient adequacy of four popular weight-loss diets—Atkins (low-carbohydrate), Zone (moderate-carbohydrate), LEARN (low-fat), and Ornish (very low-fat)—in 291 overweight or obese women over 8 weeks. Dietary intake was evaluated using 3-day unannounced 24-hour recalls. Results indicated that while all groups reduced energy intake similarly, micronutrient