Primary, secondary, and tertiary sources may all be appropriately used, if (1) they are used without engaging in original research or synthesis and (2) if in the event of conflicts between sources they are treated with the appropriate deference to the better source.
There is some evidence that a low-carbohydrate diet may help people lose weight more quickly than a low-fat diet (31,32)âand may help them maintain that weight loss.
Low-carb diets may improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglyceride values slightly more than do moderate-carb diets. That may be due not only to how many carbs you eat but also to the quality of your other food choices.