Research
Energy balance
Two years of calorie restriction (CR) resulted in a 7.7 kg decrease in body weight in the CR group.
Calorie restriction can lead to significant weight loss over two years.
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Body weight decreased in CR (-7.7 ± 0.4 kg), but not AL (+0.2 ± 0.5 kg).
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effects of Two Years of Calorie Restriction on Aerobic Capacity and Muscle Strength
Susan B. Racette et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2017
rct · n=218Cited 56×
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