3 Diets head-to-head comparison

New results from a large, long, head-to-head comparison, published in the July 17, 2008, New England Journal of Medicine, shows that a low-carbohydrate approach or a Mediterranean-type eating pattern are just as good as a low-fat diet for losing weight . They may also be better for preventing or controlling heart disease and diabetes.

Low fat diet: Focus on low-fat grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans; limit additional fats, sweets, high-fat snacks. Targets: 1500 calories a day for women, 1800 for men; under 30% of daily calories from fat, under 10% from saturated fat.
Low carb diet: Focus on vegetarian sources of protein and fat; avoid trans fats; no set limit on calories. Targets: Under 20 grams of carbohydrates daily for the first two weeks, under 120 grams a day thereafter.
Mediterranean diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains; poultry and fish instead of red meat; added olive oil and nuts to increase intake of unsaturated fats. Targets: 1500 calories a day for women, 1800 for men; under 35% of daily calories from fat.

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CDC: Balancing Calories: Help Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits

To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child consumes from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activity and normal growth.

Remember that the goal for overweight and obese children and teens is to reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. Children and teens should NOT be placed on a weight reduction diet without the consultation of a health care provider.

Encourage healthy eating habits.