Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: An exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
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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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kroeger, CM; Trepanowski, JF; Klempel, MC; Barnosky, A; Bhutani, S; Gabel, K; Varady, KA
Published Date
- March 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 24 / 1
Start / End Page
- 5 - 10
PubMed ID
- 29353535
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC7183822
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0260-1060
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1177/0260106017753487
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England