Effects of Different Dietary Interventions on Abdominal Fat Components, Quadriceps Muscles and Cardiometabolic Parameters

Progressive reduction of 500 to 1000 calories from the usual food intake or the recommendation of 20 calories/kg of current weight/day and distribution of macronutrients: 5% of carbohydrates, 2% of proteins and 3% of fats

Reduction in carbohydrate consumption and an increase in fat and protein intake, with the following proportions: 45% fat, 20% protein and 35% carbohydrate

Restriction of fat consumption and an increase in carbohydrate consumption, with the following proportions: 20% fat, 15% protein and 65% carbohydrate

Recommendations of the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population: limitation of the intake of foods with high energy density from fats and simple carbohydrates; substitution of saturated fats for unsaturated fats; exclusion of trans fat from the diet; increasing fruit and vegetable consumption to a daily minimum of 400g; increased consumption of high-fibre foods and limiting the consumption of sugars and salt.