Comparison of high-fat and high-protein diets with a high-carbohydrate diet in insulin-resistant obese women

Abstract

Diabetologia (2005) 48:8-16Unfortunately there was a mistake in the Abstract of this paper. The third sentence in the 'Results' section should have read:When compared with the HC diet, the HF and HP diets were shown to produce significantly (p<0.01) greater reductions in several parameters, including weight loss (HF −2.8 kg, HP −2.7 kg), waist circumference (HF −3.5 cm, HP −2.7 cm) and triglycerides (HF −0.30 mmol/l, HP −0.22 mmol/l).The online version of the original article can be found at http://dx.

Long-term effects of popular dietary approaches on weight loss and features of insulin resistance

“…Dietary data at 6 months showed closer adherence to the prescribed diets than were apparent at 12 months. 22 At 12 months, women following the HF diet tended to consume more energy, which was reflected in their larger weight gain during months 6-12. As outlined in our earlier report, 22 it appears that the greater weight loss often observed on HF or HP diets occurs due to reduced energy intakes rather than any metabolic effect of different macronutrients.…”

“…22 Briefly, 96 insulin-resistant women were initially randomised to one of three dietary intervention groups: HC-high-fibre, low carbohydrate-high fat (HF) or a relatively HP diet (HP). Three women withdrew prior to receiving dietary advice and were excluded from the analysis.…”

“…22 Body fat was measured using bioelectrical impedance (IMP5, Impedimed, Australia) following standard procedures. 27 Statistical analysis A difference of 3 kg between the HC diet and either of the other two diets was considered to be of clinical importance.…”

“…The HF and HP groups lost a comparable and significantly greater amount of weight and fat mass, and reduced waist circumference compared to the HC group during the first 6 months. 22 However, significant increases in weight, fat mass and waist circumference occurred in the HF group between 6 and 12 months ( Table 2). The increases in fat mass and waist circumference were significantly greater than that seen in (Table 2).…”

“…21 We have previously reported a 6-month comparison of such diets in overweight insulin-resistant women. 22 We report here on the sustainability of these diets in free-living insulin-resistant women 12 months after their prescription.…”