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- Title
Comparison of the Effect of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet with a Low-Fat Diet on Anthropometric Indices and Body Fat Percentage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- Authors
Darand, Mina; Hassanizadeh, Shirin; Talebi, Sepide; Darabi, Zahra; Bagherniya, Mohammad; Yaghoubi, Fatemeh; Alizadeh, Shahab; Darand, Zeinab; Azamian, Yasaman; Abdollahzad, Hadi
- Abstract
Background: Although many studies have been conducted to compare the effect of adherence to a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) with a low-fat diet (LFD) on anthropometric indices and body fat percentage, there is still no definite conclusion in this regard. Therefore, the present study aims to summarize results of studies comparing a LFD and a LCD on weight loss. Methods: A systematic search of databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Cochran Library was performed up to November 2020. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effect of adherence to a LCD with a LFD on anthropometric indices and body fat percentage were included. Search results were limited to English-language publications. Sixty-three RCTs, including 7660 participants, were selected for the present study. Results: Pooled analysis indicated that adherence to LCD was significantly associated with a greater reduction in BMI (SMD = - 0.07, 95% CI: -0.14,-0.001; P = 0.04), weight (kg) (SMD = - 0.22, 95% CI: - 0.31, - 0.12; P = 0.001), and percentage of body fat mass (SMD = - 0.28, 95% CI: -0.48, - 0.08; P = 0.006) compared to LFD. However, no significant difference in changes of kilogram of body fat mass and waist circumference was observed between the two diet programs. Conclusion: Overall, adhering to LCD was more effective than LFD in losing weight and body fat percentage.
- Subjects
CARBOHYDRATES; ANTHROPOMETRY; BODY composition; FOOD security; PHYSICAL activity
- Publication
Journal of Nutrition & Food Security, 2023, Vol 8, Issue 3, p493
- ISSN
2476-7417
- Publication type
Article