AWM: Low Glycemic Diets (2006)

AWM: Low Glycemic Diets (2006)

 
  • Intervention
    In adults, how effective is the consumption of low glycemic index foods for reducing energy intake and promoting weight loss?
    • Conclusion

      Eight randomized controlled trials report no significant differences in energy intake or body weight after the consumption of a low-glycemic index diet.

    • Grade: I
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    In adults, how effective is the consumption of low glycemic index foods for reducing fat mass?
    • Conclusion

      The effect on body fat mass is less conclusive than the research on the effects of consumption of low glycemic foods on energy intake and weight loss. Further research is needed to determine the effect of a low-glycemic index diet on body fat mass.

    • Grade: III
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.