Friday, June 29, 2012

A Calorie is Not Just a Calorie

In the news this week there has been a lot of talk about the study released by JAMA and how the type of calories you consume, in addition to the amount, affects your weight. It's an interesting topic that I definitely think is worth considering, especially for those who are interested in maintaining their weight.  The results of this study showed that a low-carb, high fat diet helped people maintain their weight by reducing the caloric expenditure of their bodies the least.

Food Politics: Does Where Calories Come From Matter to Weight Maintenance by Marion Nestle - Marion's summary of her interpretation of the Journal of the American Medical Association's (JAMA) study published June 27th.

Low-Carb Diets May Burn the Most Calories on MSNBC Today.

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