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The trajectory of percent weight change during caloric restriction can be modeled using simple nonlinear functions based on age, total daily energy expenditure, percent caloric restriction, and sex.

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The trajectory of percent weight change was predicted by a nonlinear function of age, TDEE, %CR, and sex.
Carl F. Pieper et al. · Clinical Trials · 2011

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The study design supports the modeling of weight change based on measured variables.

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Development of adherence metrics for caloric restriction interventions

Carl F. Pieper et al. · Clinical Trials · 2011

DOI 10.1177/1740774511398369

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