A reduced–glycemic load diet in the treatment of adolescent obesity
CB Ebbeling, MM Leidig, KB Sinclair… - … of pediatrics & …, 2003 - jamanetwork.com
Background The incidence of type 2 diabetes increases markedly for obese children after
puberty. However, the effect of dietary composition on body weight and diabetes risk factors
has not been studied in adolescents. Objective To compare the effects of an ad libitum,
reduced–glycemic load (GL) diet with those of an energy-restricted, reduced-fat diet in
obese adolescents. Design Randomized control trial consisting of a 6-month intervention
and a 6-month follow-up. Main Outcome Measures Body composition (body mass index …
puberty. However, the effect of dietary composition on body weight and diabetes risk factors
has not been studied in adolescents. Objective To compare the effects of an ad libitum,
reduced–glycemic load (GL) diet with those of an energy-restricted, reduced-fat diet in
obese adolescents. Design Randomized control trial consisting of a 6-month intervention
and a 6-month follow-up. Main Outcome Measures Body composition (body mass index …