Research
Energy balance
Regular endurance exercise combined with a low-fat, energy-appropriate diet is the most effective strategy for achieving and maintaining energy balance.
For sustainable weight management, combine regular endurance exercise with a diet that is low in fat and appropriate in total calories. This combination is presented as the most effective strategy for maintaining energy balance.
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Review of the research indicates that energy balance may best be achieved by consuming an energy appropriate, low fat diet complemented by endurance exercise.
Why this rating
Based on a review of multiple studies, though specific effect sizes are not provided in the abstract.
Source
Influence of Diet and Exercise on Energy Expenditure—A Review
Robert Zant · International Journal of Sport Nutrition · 1992
DOI 10.1123/ijsn.2.1.1
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