ADA Supports Use of Low Carb Diets
January 1, 2008
After years of adverse neutrality against low carbohydrate diets the American Diabetes Association has just published new Clinical Practical Recommendations that support the use of low carbohydrate diets. While the ADA claims that they are not endorsing low carb diets over other methods of weight loss this is a huge step in the acceptance of low carb diets by the greater scientific community.
“The risks of overweight and obesity are well known. We recognize that people are looking for realistic ways to lose weight,” said Ann Albright, PhD, RD, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association. “The evidence is clear that both low-carbohydrate and low-fat calorie restricted diets result in similar weight loss at one year. We’re not endorsing either of these weight-loss plans over any other method of losing weight. What we want health care providers to know is that it’s important for patients to choose a plan that works for them, and that the health care team support their patients’ weight loss efforts and provide appropriate monitoring of patients’ health.”
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