Fat vs. Carbs (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This is an artistic depiction of a study investigating whether low-fat or low-carb diets lead to more fat burning and fat loss. Credit Kevin Hall Usage Restrictions Credit Required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.