A comparison of the effects of moderate- and high-carbohydrate diets on coronary heart disease risk factors: A pilot study

Authors

Margaret Helen Fernandez, University of Texas-Pan American
Julia Ava Niehaus Soper, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

12-1998

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Dr. Janice A. Maville

Second Advisor

Dr. Bruce K. Wilson

Third Advisor

Dr. Esperanza R. Briones

Abstract

This pilot study compared the effects of two diets on total cholesterol to high- density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, body mass index, and waist circumference. A diet of 15% protein, 55% or more carbohydrate, and 30% or less fat was compared to a diet of 30% protein, 40% carbohydrate, and 30% fat. Lipid levels and anthropometric measurements were obtained on 18 adult males with moderately elevated lipid levels before and after 12 weeks of dietary intervention. Analyses showed variances between and within the study groups in the areas of anthropometric measurements and lipid levels; no statistically significant differences between the groups were found.

Comments

Copyright 1998 Margaret Helen Fernandez, Julia Ava Niehaus Soper. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American