Low carbohydrate (CHO) diets compared with a recommended, balanced weight loss diet.

aEnergy reduction is implicit as a consequence of extreme restriction of carbohydrates, the reported satiating effect of protein, and appetite suppressing effect of ketones.
bEnergy reduction is implicit as a consequence of extreme restriction of grains and starches and reported satiating effect of protein.
cPortion guides sometimes provided.
dPotential risks of inadequacies by extreme restriction of carbohydrates, including most vegetables and fruit.
ePotential risks of inadequacies by restricting grains and starches.
fPromoted indirectly through recommending a variety of foods from all food groups and quality food choices (including plenty of vegetables and fruit).