Dietary Effects on Weight Loss and Lipid Profile in Sedentary Women
Dietary Effects on Weight Loss and Lipid Profile in Sedentary Women
Negative-calorie diet is among the popular dieting guides for weight loss; however, there is
 still little knowledge about this method. The present study aimed to determine the effects of
 negative-calorie diet on weight loss and lipid profile, and to compare its efficiency with
 low-calorie diet.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Non-smokers and weight-stable (± 2 kg, for more than one year) with no history of
 regular exercise in at least three months before the study.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  History of CVD and other disorders such as diabetes, depression, eating disorders,
 chronic medications, kidney disease, cancer, food allergies or intolerances to items
 used in meals.

 -  Subjects with abnormality in thyroid or Electrocardiograph, any history of
 anti-obesity medication or weight loss drugs or dietary supplementations for weight
 control.