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Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: An exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

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Kroeger, CM; Trepanowski, JF; Klempel, MC; Barnosky, A; Bhutani, S; Gabel, K; Varady, KA
Published in: Nutr Health
March 2018

BACKGROUND: Alternate-day fasting (ADF) has gained popularity in recent years. The diet consists of a "fast day" where an individual consumes 0-25% of their energy needs, alternated with a "feast day" where a person is permitted to eat ad libitum. AIM: This study examined eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during alternate day fasting. METHODS: Obese participants ( n = 34) took part in 12 months of ADF and were grouped into a high (≥5%) or low-weight-loss (<5%) group post-treatment. RESULTS: The high-weight-loss group demonstrated increased ( p = 0.04) fullness, decreased ( p = 0.03) hunger, increased dietary protein intake (15% to 20% of kcal, p = 0.04), and better adherence to fast-day calorie goals. CONCLUSIONS: Thus, individuals who achieve clinically significant weight loss with ADF demonstrate improved satiety, increased protein intake, and better adherence to fast-day calorie goals.

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Nutr Health

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ISSN

0260-1060

Publication Date

March 2018

Volume

24

Issue

1

Start / End Page

5 / 10

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Weight Loss
  • Self-Control
  • Self Report
  • Self Efficacy
  • Satiety Response
  • Patient Compliance
  • Obesity
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
 

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Kroeger, C. M., Trepanowski, J. F., Klempel, M. C., Barnosky, A., Bhutani, S., Gabel, K., & Varady, K. A. (2018). Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: An exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Nutr Health, 24(1), 5–10. https://doi.org/10.1177/0260106017753487
Kroeger, Cynthia M., John F. Trepanowski, Monica C. Klempel, Adrienne Barnosky, Surabhi Bhutani, Kelsey Gabel, and Krista A. Varady. “Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: An exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial.Nutr Health 24, no. 1 (March 2018): 5–10. https://doi.org/10.1177/0260106017753487.
Kroeger CM, Trepanowski JF, Klempel MC, Barnosky A, Bhutani S, Gabel K, et al. Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: An exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Nutr Health. 2018 Mar;24(1):5–10.
Kroeger, Cynthia M., et al. “Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: An exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial.Nutr Health, vol. 24, no. 1, Mar. 2018, pp. 5–10. Pubmed, doi:10.1177/0260106017753487.
Kroeger CM, Trepanowski JF, Klempel MC, Barnosky A, Bhutani S, Gabel K, Varady KA. Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: An exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Nutr Health. 2018 Mar;24(1):5–10.
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Published In

Nutr Health

DOI

ISSN

0260-1060

Publication Date

March 2018

Volume

24

Issue

1

Start / End Page

5 / 10

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Weight Loss
  • Self-Control
  • Self Report
  • Self Efficacy
  • Satiety Response
  • Patient Compliance
  • Obesity
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Middle Aged
  • Male