Journal article
Comparison of Weight Loss Among Named Diet Programs in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Meta-analysis
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Many claims have been made regarding the superiority of one diet or another for inducing weight loss. Which diet is best remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE: To determine weight loss outcomes for popular diets based on diet class (macronutrient composition) and named diet.
Authors
Johnston BC; Kanters S; Bandayrel K; Wu P; Naji F; Siemieniuk RA; Ball GDC; Busse JW; Thorlund K; Guyatt G
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 312, No. 9, pp. 923–933
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
September 3, 2014
DOI
10.1001/jama.2014.10397
ISSN
0098-7484