Popular weight loss strategies often involve reducing an individual's consumption of
carbohydrates or fat. However, no controlled study has been carried out to evaluate the
effects of reducing carbohydrate versus fat consumption while keeping the other nutrients at
standard levels to maintain an individual's weight. Researchers are interested in
investigating how different restrictions of carbohydrates or fats affect the many processes
involved in weight loss, including brain activity and blood and brain chemical composition.
Phase:
Phase 2
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Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)