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Do Calories Matter When You Are Going Low-Carb?
Thyroid Disease Blog
March 25, 2004
Do Calories Matter When You Are Going Low-Carb?
Did you know...
Consumers say ... Almost half (46%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake are confident they can lose weight by just cutting carbohydrates without cutting calories.
Doctors say ... 86% of primary care physicians think it is extremely or very important to reduce the intake of calories on a low-carb diet. And 63% of primary care physicians are extremely or very concerned that their patients following a low carb diet are not reducing their intake of calories.
Can you lose weight and keep it off without cutting calories?
Consumers say ... Over half (52%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake believe that they can lose weight and keep it off long-term by cutting their intake of carbohydrates, but not cutting calories.
Doctors say ... The vast majority of primary care physicians (76%) feel that a diet that cuts carbs, without also cutting calories, will not be successful long term.
Does portion control matter when you are going low carb?
Consumers say ... One-third (34%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake believe that they do not need to control portion size.
Doctors say ... 83% of primary care physicians think it is extremely or very important to control portion sizes while on a low carb diet. 61% of primary care physicians are extremely or very concerned that their patients following a low carb diet are not controlling their portion sizes as well. Moreover, primary care physicians overwhelmingly (66%) feel that portion control is the most effective way to control calories.
Should people following a low carb diet worry about getting all of the essential nutrients their body needs?
Consumers say ... Over half (55%) of those trying to reduce their carbohydrate intake do not worry about getting all the essential nutrients they need in their diets.
Doctors say ... 95% of primary care physicians think it is extremely or very important to get essential nutrients when following a low carb diet. 45% of primary care physicians are extremely or very concerned that their patients following a low carb diet are not getting the essential nutrients they need.
