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Energy balance
The mean weight loss for an individual adherent to a 25% caloric restriction regimen is -10.9 ± 6.3% for females and -13.9 ± 6.4% for men after 12 months.
Counselors can use these estimates to set realistic weight loss goals for participants on caloric restriction.
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Our model estimates that the mean weight loss (% change from baseline weight) for an individual adherent to a 25% CR regimen is -10.9 ± 6.3% for females and -13.9 + 6.4% for men after 12 months.
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving a caloric restriction intervention with measured outcomes.
Source
Development of adherence metrics for caloric restriction interventions
Carl F. Pieper et al. · Clinical Trials · 2011
DOI 10.1177/1740774511398369
cohort · n=77Cited 49×
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