The purpose of the study is to determine the eating patterns, attitudes and general dieting habits of members of the forum as an example of a group following a low carb lifestyle.

Carbohydrate restriction continues to be of importance as a method for weight reduction and treatment for diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Scientific studies, however, are largely restricted to an abstract, experimental setting and there is a lack of information as to what people really do on low carbohydrate diets and how they feel about them. This survey is designed to help provide this information. The purpose is neither to support nor to criticise any diet but only to provide information.

Confidentiality: all information is strictly confidential and will be reported as group data unless individual permission is obtained in advance. In the final publication, posts on the forum may be presented. We will not use these without members' prior permission and no identifying ID will be used.

There are 27 questions in this survey. With subsections, there are a total of 59 multiple choices. The survey will take 5-10 minutes.