title: Nutrition evaluation of published weight-reducing diets.
abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the nutritional adequacy of some of the popular published diet plans. Diet analyses were made using the University of Massachusetts Nutrient Data Bank. Not one of the 11 diets evaluated provided 100% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances for the 13 vitamins and minerals studied. The nutrients most often below recommended levels were thiamin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. Vitamin and mineral supplementation may be warranted for individuals following some diet plans.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Lachance
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000032:analysis; D004033:Diet Fads; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000032:analysis; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000032:analysis; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000032:analysis; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D011188:Potassium / Q000032:analysis; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis; D014815:Vitamins / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins; D002784:Cholesterol; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium