Consumer Reports ranked "The Volumetrics Eating Plan," based on research by Barbara Rolls, the holder of the Guthrie Chair of Nutrition at Penn State, as the top-rated diet in its new June issue, released today (May 8). "Recent clinical trials show the best overall weight loss of any diet evaluated," said the Consumer Reports article. "Based on research at Penn State, the diet aims to maximize the amount of food available per calories, mainly by use of reduced-fat products, liberal addition of vegetables and low-fat cooking techniques." The overall evaluation included Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Slim-Fast, eDiets, The Zone, Ornish and Atkins Diets. " 'Volumetrics' translates the science into practical advice for both healthy eating and weight management," said Rolls, a professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Health and Human Development.
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