Very Low-Fat Diets for Weight Loss
Although there are many weight-loss diets,
statistics show that most people who lose weight on a diet regain that weight,
and sometimes they gain more. The best ways to stay healthy are eating well and
being physically active.
Excess calories from meals, snacks, and
drinks can lead to weight gain. Low-fat eating helps you lower the amount of
calories you get from fats. Eating less fat is also part of a heart-healthy
diet. It can help lower the risk of
high cholesterol and heart disease.
You
do need some fat in your diet for energy and to help absorb
vitamins.
Very low-fat diets do not follow the USDA's dietary guidelines for good health.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator |
| Last Revised | October 21, 2011 |
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Last Revised:
October 21, 2011