Group comparisons of mean reported energy intakes and calculated adherence scores per diet group for all lengths of follow-up.

–: not reported; CHO: carbohydrate; f: females, m: males; kJ: kilojoules; NA: not applicable; SD: standard deviation aArbitrary adherence score, calculated using a Mahalanobis distance equation, represents the degree of deviation from the prescribed goals for macronutrients in the two diet groups. A lower score reflects better adherence and a higher score reflects poorer adherence.