Potential Impacts of Commercial Weight Loss Diet Recommendations on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States (P04-169-19)

Objectives To understand potential climate implications of dietary patterns associated with commercial weight loss diets, we tested the hypothesis that different consumption patterns of six commercial weight loss diets would shift United States greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) if followed on a large scale. Methods An estimated 50–70% of adults are interested in controlling their weight with diets, many advocating lower carbohydrate, higher fat...