Notably, the results of this study may contribute valuable data to the scientific knowledge base regarding the various aspects of diet and diet composition that may promote more successful weight loss. How diet can be best modified to promote weight loss is an important issue currently being considered and debated among clinical and community-based behavioral and nutritional scientists, and the optimal composition for weight loss diets has not been established (IOM 2002). Adherence to any dietary regimen and energy imbalance is a central determinant of successful weight loss, and evidence-based approaches that may promote better adherence with less deprivation and more meal satisfaction could help public health and clinical efforts to reduce the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in the U.S. today.