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Intermittent Energy Restriction (including Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding) produces similar short- and long-term weight loss to continuous daily energy restriction when total caloric intake is equal.
If you struggle with daily calorie counting, try Intermittent Fasting (like 16:8 or 5:2). It works just as well as eating fewer calories every day, as long as you don't overeat on your 'off' days. Choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle best.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Intermittent fasting and daily energy restriction result in similar short- and long-term weight loss, when isocaloric intakes are prescribed. A meta-analysis of 6 studies... observed similar weight losses between interventions
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of 6 studies.
Source
Dietary interventions for obesity: clinical and mechanistic findings
Ariana M. Chao et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2021
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