Meal replacement as a weight loss strategy for night shift workers with obesity: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Shift work is considered a risk factor for a number of chronic health conditions including obesity. Weight reduction in obese patients lowers the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and mortality. Achieving a negative energy balance by providing low-calori...

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Main Authors: Piumika Sooriyaarachchi, Ranil Jayawardena, Toby Pavey, Neil A. King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06784-x