The Role of Macronutrient Content in the Diet for Weight Management

• Autores: George A. Bray, Patty W. Siri
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 45, Nº. 3, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Obesity), págs. 581-604
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Diets to treat obesity have been in existence since Hippocrates treated obesity some 2500 years ago. There are currently a wide variety of diets and a common misconception that a single magical diet can cure overweight and obesity. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses indicate that all diets work when adhered to and that initial weight loss can predict the amount of weight lost and maintained for up to 4 years. Individual preferences are thus key in selecting a diet. There are emerging data pinpointing genetic variability in the metabolic responses to variation in macronutrient intake.