Scientists Studied 2 Very Different Diets and Found the Same Nutrition Problem
A study of 64 adults preparing for weight-loss surgery found that regardless of dietary profile, 83% of participants failed to meet recommended fiber intake. Researchers noted that despite significant differences in sugar and fat consumption, there were no major variations in metabolic health markers.
Why it matters
The findings challenge common assumptions about diet quality and highlight a universal nutritional deficiency in a specific demographic.
Wellness Nutrition Healthy Eating Scientists Studied 2 Very Different Diets and Found the Same Nutrition Problem Men's Journal Follow Joseph Arangio Add to Preferred Sources Thu, October 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM UTC Scientists Studied 2 Very Different Diets and Found the Same Nutrition Problem A new study found that two very different eating patterns shared a nutritional problem: inadequate fiber intake . Among 64 adults preparing for weight-loss surgery, approximately 83% consumed less fiber than recommended, regardless of their broader dietary profile.
The Concordia University findings , publicized October 13, also revealed something unexpected. Participants who consumed more calories, fats, sugars, and nutrients showed no statistically significant differences in several heart and metabolic health markers compared with those consuming less.
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