TABLE 1.
Composition of the experimental isoenergetic controlled diet and mean dietary intakes during the weight loss period
| Nutrients | Controlled Diet before Weight Lossa | Free-living Caloric Restriction Weight Loss Periodb | Controlled Diet afterWeight Lossa |
| Energy (kcal) | 3,181 ± 478 | 2,318 ± 682 | 2,865 ± 390 |
| Lipids (%) | 32.0 | 31.1 ± 6.3 | 32.0 |
| SFA (%) | 6.7 | 8.9 ± 2.5 | 6.7 |
| MUFA (%) | 18.1 | 13.3 ± 2.9 | 18.1 |
| PUFA (%) | 4.7 | 6.3 ± 1.8 | 4.7 |
| TFA (%) | 0.3 | 0.9 ± 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Carbohydrates (%) | 50.0 | 51.0 ± 7.5 | 50.0 |
| Proteins (%) | 17.0 | 20.7 ± 4.9 | 17.0 |
| Alcohol (%) | 5.0 | 3.9 ± 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Cholesterol (mg/d) | 368.6 ± 55.4 | 281.6 ± 120.0 | 332.0 ± 45.2 |
| Total fibers (g/d) | 53.7 ± 8.1 | 33.8 ± 10.2 | 48.4 ± 6.6 |
| Soluble dietary fiber (g/d) | 15.5 ± 2.3 | 9.6 ± 2.9 | 13.9 ± 1.9 |
| Sodium (mg/d) | 3,866 ± 581 | 4,389 ± 6240 | 3,483 ± 474 |
Values are presented as mean ± SD and percentages of daily energy intake. MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acids; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acids; SFA, saturated fatty acids; TFA, trans fatty acids.
a
Isoenergetic Mediterranean-style diet. There is no variation in nutrient intake (% of calories) because all subjects received the same diet regimen.
b
Nutritional composition based on three 3-day food journals collected at weeks 2, 8, and 16 of the weight loss period.