Anyone who's ever attempted to lose weight knows the frustration of trying -- and failing at -- different diets. But a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests any low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet can produce significant weight loss results. People should choose diets that they can stick to, rather than fret over low-fat versus low-carb, says study author Bradley Johnston, assistant professor of clinical epidemiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The study Researchers looked at 48 previous studies that included a total of 7,286 overweight and obese adults. Many participants followed popular name-branded diets, including the low-carb Atkins, South Beach, or Zone diets, the balanced "Biggest Loser," Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Volumetrics or Weight Watchers diets, or the low-fat Ornish or Rosemary Conley diets.
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A new study suggests any low-carb or low-fat diet can help with weight loss
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The average sustained weight loss after one year was 16 pounds
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Cardiovascular risk factors reduced with low-carb diet, study finds
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Lack of fiber, potassium, Vitamin C are possible side effects of extreme low-carb diets
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