There were nearly 40 percent of male physicians, and around 25 percent of female physicians, who were overweight and nearly 20 percent who said they were obese. The diet for those physicians is as follows:
Typical American diet
Overweight or obese: 40 percent
Underweight or normal: 25 percent
American Health Association-type
Overweight or obese: 15 percent
Underweight or normal: 24 percent
Mediterranean-type
Overweight or obese: 14 percent
Underweight or normal: 22 percent
Weight loss —calorie restriction
Overweight or obese: 11 percent
Underweight or normal: 6 percent
Paleo
Overweight or obese: 5 percent
Underweight or normal: 7 percent
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
Overweight or obese: 4 percent
Underweight or normal: 6 percent
Vegan
Overweight or obese: 1 percent
Underweight or normal: 2 percent
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