Qualitative assessment of other anthropometric indices also showed a beneficial effect of this dietary pattern in improving body fat and BMI values ; however , these findings are not conclusive because of limited number of studies .
Adherence to the ND  significantly improves body weight ; however , there is also no certainty that this diet is effective for improving other anthropometric indices .
Studies on the effect of the Nordic diet ( ND ) on body weight and adiposity indices were conflicting .
This study targeted to perform a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omized controlled clinical trials ( RCTs ) examined the effect of the ND on body weight and composition .
Left ventricular remodelling changes without concomitant loss of myocardial fat after long-term dietary intervention.
BACKGROUND Accumulation of myocardial triglycerides ( MTG ) is associated with impaired left ventricular ( LV ) remodelling and function in obese and diabetic subjects . The role of MTG accumulation in development of heart failure in this group of patients is unknown . Short-term studies suggest that diets that lead to weight loss could mobilize MTG , with a favourable effect on cardiac remodelling . In a 24-month , r and omized , investigator-blinded study , we assessed the effect of two different diets and subsequent weight loss on cardiac function and MTG in postmenopausal women . METHODS Sixty-eight healthy postmenopausal women with body mass index [ BMI ] ≥27kg/m(2 ) were  r and omized to an ad libitum Palaeolithic diet ( PD ) or a Nordic Nutrition Recommendation ( NNR ) diet for 24months  . Morphology , cardiac function , and MTG levels were measured using magnetic resonance ( MR ) scanning , including proton spectroscopy at baseline and 6 and 24months . RESULTS Despite mean weight losses of 4.9 ( 1.0 ) kg ( NNR ) and 7.8 ( 1.1 ) kg ( PD ) , the MTG content did not change over time ( p=0.98 in the NNR and p=0.11 in the PD group at 24months ) . Reduced left ventricular mass was observed in both diet groups over 24months . Blood pressure was reduced at 6months , but returned to baseline levels at 24months . End diastolic volume , stroke volume , and cardiac output decreased over time . No differences between diet groups were observed . CONCLUSIONS Diet intervention  and moderate weight loss over 24months improved LV remodelling but did not alter MTG levels in overweight/obese postmenopausal women
Qualitative assessment of other anthropometric indices also showed a beneficial effect of this dietary pattern in improving body fat and BMI values ; however , these findings are not conclusive because of limited number of studies .
Adherence to the ND  significantly improves body weight ; however , there is also no certainty that this diet is effective for improving other anthropometric indices .
Studies on the effect of the Nordic diet ( ND ) on body weight and adiposity indices were conflicting .
This study targeted to perform a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omized controlled clinical trials ( RCTs ) examined the effect of the ND on body weight and composition .