Evidence-based
Low-Fat Diet
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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025
Although there is no universal definition for a low-fat diet, a low-fat diet is generally one in which dietary fat makes up no more than 30% of total caloric intake.
Although there is no universal definition for a low-fat diet, a low-fat diet is generally one in which dietary fat makes up no more than 30% of total caloric intake.
Low-Fat Diet is most often used for Fat Loss. The Examine Database covers Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and 2 other conditions and goals.
In this meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials and 2 observational studies in 14,522 participants, both low-fat diets and various fat-focused diets improved blood pressure, compared to a control diet or eating one’s usual diet.