Body fat distribution and non-insulin-dependent diabetes: Comparison of a fiber-rich, high-carbohydrate, low-fat (23%) diet and a 35% fat diet high in monounsaturated fat

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Volumn 63, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 254-260

  Walker, Karen Z ^a   O'Dea, Kerin ^b   Johnson, Leeann ^b   Sinclair, Andrew J ^b   Piers, Leonard S ^b   Nicholson, Geoffrey C ^b   Muir, Jane G ^b  

^a DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b NONE

Author keywords

body composition; body weight; carbohydrate; lower body fat; monounsaturated fat; Non insulin dependent diabetes; regional fat distribution; upper body fat

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BODY DISTRIBUTION; BODY FAT; CARBOHYDRATE DIET; CLINICAL ARTICLE; DUAL ENERGY X RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY; FEMALE; HUMAN; LOW FAT DIET; MALE; NON INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS; TREATMENT OUTCOME; WEIGHT REDUCTION;

EID: 0030043590     PISSN: 00029165     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/63.2.254     Document Type: Article

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