Intermittent energy restriction may be an effective strategy for the treatment of overweight and obesity. Intermittent energy restriction was comparable to continuous energy restriction for short term weight loss in overweight and obese adults. Intermittent energy restriction was shown to be more ef …

Сгенерированная сводка:Прерывистое ограничение энергии включает диетические подходы, включая прерывистое голодание, голодание через день и голодание в течение двух дней в неделю. Периодическое ограничение энергии было сопоставимо с постоянным ограничением энергии для кратковременной потери веса у взрослых с избыточным весом и ожирением.Abstract:To examine the effectiveness of intermittent energy restriction in the treatment for overweight and obesity in adults, when compared to usual care treatment or no treatment.Intermittent energy restriction encompasses dietary approaches including intermittent fasting, alternate day fasting, and fasting for two days per week. Despite the recent popularity of intermittent energy restriction and associated weight loss claims, the supporting evidence base is limited.This review included overweight or obese (BMI ≥25 kg/m) adults (≥18 years). Intermittent energy restriction was defined as consumption of ≤800 kcal on at least one day, but no more than six days per week. Intermittent…