The Role of Intermittent Energy Restriction Diet on Metabolic Profile and Weight Loss among Obese Adults

Nutrients

Wojciech Myśliński¹  Klaudia Brożyna-Tkaczyk¹  Agata Stanek²  Samaneh Zolghadri³  Armand Cholewka⁴ 

[1] Chair and Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland;Department and Clinic of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Batorego 15 St., 41-902 Bytom, Poland;Department of Biology, Jahrom Branch, Islamic Azad University, 7414785318 Jahrom, Iran;Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, Bankowa 12, St., 40-007 Katowice, Poland;

关键词: obesity;    intermittent fasting;    weight loss;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu14071509

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Obesity is a disease defined by an elevated body mass index (BMI), which is the result of excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat. Dietary intervention is fundamental and essential as the first-line treatment for obese patients, and the main rule of every dietary modification is calorie restriction and consequent weight loss. Intermittent energy restriction (IER) is a special type of diet consisting of intermittent pauses in eating. There are many variations of IER diets such as alternate-day fasting (ADF) and time-restricted feeding (TRF). In the literature, the IER diet is known as an effective method for bodyweight reduction. Furthermore, IER diets have a beneficial effect on systolic or diastolic pressure, lipid profile, and glucose homeostasis. In addition, IER diets are presented as being as efficient as a continuous energy restriction diet (CER) in losing weight and improving metabolic parameters. Thus, the IER diet could present an alternative option for those who cannot accept a constant food regimen.

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