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Weight Loss and Metabolic Benefits With Diets of Varying Fat and Carbohydrate Content: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff CME DisclosuresRelease Date: January 29, 2008; Valid for credit through January 29, 2009 |
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There is intense debate about the efficacy of diets with varying carbohydrate and fat content for weight loss and lipid profile over the short and longer term, and different goals are advocated by different guidelines. Evidence is needed to substantiate the effectiveness of these recommendations. - Weight Loss and Metabolic Benefits With Diets of Varying Fat and Carbohydrate Content: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff
Bonnie J. Brehm, PhD, RD
David A. D'Alessio, MD
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: - Describe macronutrient dietary recommendations of the Institute of Medicine for healthy adults
- Name and describe weight loss diets of varying carbohydrate and fat content
- Compare short- and longer-term weight loss and
lipid profile outcomes of a low-carbohydrate diet with a low-fat diet
- Describe the typical Mediterranean diet
- Identify potential benefits of a high-monounsaturated fat with a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet
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Medscape, LLC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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