title: The influence of dietary composition on energy intake and body weight.
abstract: We review evidence regarding the influence of dietary fat, fiber, the glycemic index and sugar on energy intake and body weight. Although data from comprehensive long-term studies are lacking, published investigations suggest that the previous focus on lowering dietary fat as a means for promoting negative energy balance has led to an underestimation of the potential role of dietary composition in promoting reductions in energy intake and weight loss. More randomized clinical trials are needed to examine the relative utility of different putative dietary factors in the treatment of obesity.
authors: Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA. sroberts@hnrc.tufts.edu
authors: Susan B
authors: SB
authors: Roberts
authors: Megan A
authors: MA
authors: McCrory
authors: Edward
authors: E
authors: Saltzman
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D001835:Body Weight; D004032:Diet; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D019422:Dietary Sucrose