Article: Effects of low carbohydrate diets high in red meats or poultry, fish and shellfish on plasma lipids and weight loss.(Research)

Authors: Bridget A Cassady [1]; Nicole L Charboneau [1]; Emily E Brys [1]; Kristin A Crouse [1]; Donald C Beitz [2]; Ted Wilson (corresponding author) [1]

Background

Obesity is a primary risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and mortality [1]. Between 2001 and 2002, 65.7 % of Americans were classified as clinically overweight or obese [2]. Presently, 29% of men and 24% of women claim to be attempting to lose weight or maintain previously achieved weight losses [3]. Orthodox dietary recommendations seek to promote weight loss, weight control or improved plasma lipid profiles by placing upper limits on the total intake of sugars, fat, and ...

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