Comparison of weight loss induced by daily caloric restriction versus intermittent fasting (DRIFT) in individuals with obesity: study protocol for a 52-week randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background The standard of care for treating overweight and obesity is daily caloric restriction (DCR). While this approach produces modest weight loss, adherence to DCR declines over time and weight regain is common. Intermittent fasting (IMF) is an alternative dietary strategy for reducin...

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Main Authors: Danielle M. Ostendorf, Ann E. Caldwell, Adnin Zaman, Zhaoxing Pan, Kristen Bing, Liza T. Wayland, Seth A. Creasy, Daniel H. Bessesen, Paul MacLean, Edward L. Melanson, Victoria A. Catenacci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06523-2