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Is Intermittent Fasting Better Than Continuous Energy Restriction for Adults with Overweight and Obesity?

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Abstract As a popular weight management intervention, intermittent fasting (IF) has been widely applied to the treatment of overweight and obesity in adults. This review describes the different forms and… Click to show full abstract

Abstract As a popular weight management intervention, intermittent fasting (IF) has been widely applied to the treatment of overweight and obesity in adults. This review describes the different forms and implementation protocols of IF and their effects on body weight, body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors and other diseases. The existing evidence suggests that IF is as effective as continuous energy restriction and may be a feasible and effective approach to weight loss.

Keywords: overweight obesity; continuous energy; energy restriction; intermittent fasting; obesity

Journal Title: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy
Year Published: 2022

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