Energy balance is the balance of calories consumed and burned

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They were made to follow one of four different diets (including low carbohydrate, low-fat and low-animal protein diets) in the protocol. These diets brought about calorie deficits through varying combination of fat, carbohydrates and protein. Each plan however, resulted in an average of 750 calories deficit as compared to the participants' normal diets.

At the end of the trial it was seen that 14 to 15 percent of the participants had a reduction of at least 10 percent of their initial body weight. This was irrespective of the type of diet they had followed. Researchers also observed that factors like satiety, hunger, satisfaction with the diet, and attendance at group counseling sessions were similar for all diets. All diets seemed to improve lipid-related risk factors and fasting insulin levels. Researchers therefore concluded that if calories `in' are lesser than the calories `out' weight loss occurs. Which macronutrient has brought about the caloric reduction doesn't matter!

Dr. Frank M. Sacks, the study's lead author and professor of cardiovascular disease prevention at the Harvard School of Public Health said "It gives people lots of flexibility to pick a diet that they can stick with."

Very true, indeed, so let the discussion move forward in the right direction.

Team Dietitian, NutritionVista.com

References **
Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates

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30 January, 2012 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

A new study published in AJCN (January) showed that in as far as weight reduction was concerned it is only the Calories that count, not where they come from.
The study was supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the General Clinical Research Center, NIH to determine whether energy-reduced diets that emphasize fat, protein, or carbohydrate showed different results in the reduction of total, visceral, or hepatic fat or preserve lean mass.
They found that all participants lost more fat than lean mass, irrespective of the diet consumed with no differences in changes in body composition, abdominal fat, or hepatic fat between assigned macro-nutrient amounts.

12 December, 2011 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

Little steps taken lead to a giant leap in the result.
Here are 10 simple steps on how to eat little without noticing.
1.Use smaller plates
2.Serve yourself 20% less
3.Use taller glasses(for drinks which give calories)
4.Apart from carbs also have high protein for breakfast.
5.Begin the meal with soups.
6.Snack on salads if hungry between meals.
7.Chew well
8.Do not eat of a package.
9.Do not eat in front of the TV.
10. Do not pay attention to health claims.

30 August, 2010 | Vijayalakshmi | Reply

The advantage of tying up with a good weight loss website like NV for example is you can lose weight with a game plan. You have access to a daily diet and exercise log so immediate output of calories in & calories out ....new recipes to avoid monotony.... help at hand and most important an encouraging and motivating dietitian who will work one on one with you

30 August, 2010 | Mrinal | Reply

You are right Viji,
I think what our best features are that we take into consideration ones family history, lifestyle and personal eating habits before preparing a menu plan for them.
This ensures benefits of a sensible weight loss plan along with preventive steps to ensure a healthier long life.

02 June, 2010 | Reena | Reply

Hi,
There is no magic potion available for weight loss.It will not go overnight.Healthy balanced diet and regular physical activity is the only solution.

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