Energy balance
Reducing dietary energy density (consuming larger portions of lower-calorie foods) improves satiety and aids weight loss maintenance, regardless of total caloric intake in the short term.
To make your diet easier to stick to, choose foods that are less energy-dense. This means eating more vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins relative to fats and sugars. You can eat larger portions of these foods, which helps you feel fuller for longer, making it easier to maintain a calorie deficit without feeling deprived.
The flexibility of energy density gives patients options to tailor and personalize their dietary patterns to reduce energy intake for sustainable weight loss... reducing energy density is effective for weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple RCTs and systematic reviews cited in the paper (e.g., Hannon et al., Champagne et al.).
Source
The Effectiveness of Nutritional Strategies in the Treatment and Management of Obesity: A Systematic Review
Oluwakemi Lois Adeola et al. · Cureus · 2023
DOI 10.7759/cureus.45518
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