I don't know how you can get any worthwhile results on the effects of diet
in a period of only 10 weeks.

BlueBrooke wrote:

| "The first 2 weeks consist of a weight stabilization period, during
| which subjects will be required to eat an average American diet. This
| is followed by the 6 week weight loss period where subjects will be
| put on a low calorie, low-carbohydrate-high fat/protein diet. During
| the weight loss period, calories will be cut by 50% compared to the
| weight stabilization period. This will be followed by a 2 week weight
| maintenance period during which calories will be added to the diet to
| maintain the new weight. Appropriate adjustments will be made to keep
| the subject's weight stable."
|
| They mention the two week maintenance period "during which calories
| will be added" -- they don't mention the carbs.
|
| If they go back to the "average American diet" and adjust only
| calories for maintenance (and not carbs), they can say low carb works
| for weight loss, but then you gain all the weight back?
|
| It will be very interesting to see the results.