
According to the ACC, AHA, and TOS guidelines, when low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets are compared with high-fat, low-carbohydrate diets, the following are associated with the former:
Lower reduction in serum triglycerides
Lower increases in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Higher reduction in LDL-C
Similar weight loss at 6-12 months with calorie restriction
Evidence regarding blood pressure changes between these diets is inconsistent.
For more on weight-loss recommendations for overweight patients, read here.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori. Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Facilitating Healthy Weight Loss? - Medscape - Dec 27, 2016.
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