He does address those things, but he notes that when losing weight, calornies in < calories out is the primary factor for any weight loss diet. For maintenance

He does address those things, but he notes that when losing weight, calornies in < calories out is the primary factor for any weight loss diet. For maintenance diets, 1, 2, and 3 matter, because the types of calories play a role in metabolism, dietary function, and overall health.