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Combining calorie restriction with exercise (Hyc+Ex) is more effective than exercise alone.
Combining calorie restriction with exercise is more effective for weight loss than exercise alone. This combination was the top-ranked treatment in its network, producing a mean weight loss of 4.45 kg.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Hyc+Ex (calorie restriction+exercise) was the most effective treatment in comparison with the other treatments in this network (P=0.85, MD=-4.45 [-4.72, -4.18])
Why this rating
Network meta-analysis of RCTs, but limited by small number of studies.
Source
Diet Therapeutics Interventions for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Mina Morsali et al. · PubMed · 2021
DOI 10.34172/jrhs.2021.63
Meta-analysis · 36 studiesCited 5×
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