Weight Loss and Diet Plans

In Brief OVERVIEW: This article examines popular diet plans for weight loss and provides information about their efficacy. Diets covered include: very-low-calorie and low-calorie diets; low-fat and very-low-fat diets; moderate-fat, low-calorie diets; and low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets. The importance of portion size and behavioral change is also discussed. This article examines popular diet plans for weight loss and provides information about their efficacy.