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The Comparison of the Effects between Continuous and Intermittent Energy Restriction in Short-Term Bodyweight Loss for Sedentary Population: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial

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  • Manwen Xu

    (Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China)

  • Ji Li

    (Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China)

  • Yan Zou

    (Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China)

  • Yining Xu

    (Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China)

Abstract

Objective: To compare the effects of continuous energy restriction (CER) and intermittent energy restriction (IER) in bodyweight loss plan in sedentary individuals with normal bodyweight and explore the influence factors of effect and individual retention. Methods: 26 participants were recruited in this randomized controlled and double-blinded trial and allocated to CER and IER groups. Bodyweight (BW), body mass index (BMI), and resting metabolic rate (RMR) would be collected before and after a 4-week (28 days) plan which included energy restriction (CER or IER) and moderate-intensity exercise. Daily intake of three major nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat) and calories were recorded. Results: A significant decrease in BW and BMI were reported within each group. No statistically significant difference in the change of RMR in CERG. No statistically significant difference was reported in the effect between groups, neither as well the intake of total calories, three major nutrients, and individual plan retention. The influence factors of IER and CER are different. Conclusion: Both CER and IER are effective and safe energy restriction strategies in the short term. Daily energy intake and physical exercise are important to both IER and CER.

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  • Manwen Xu & Ji Li & Yan Zou & Yining Xu, 2021. "The Comparison of the Effects between Continuous and Intermittent Energy Restriction in Short-Term Bodyweight Loss for Sedentary Population: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-21, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:21:p:11645-:d:673240
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    1. Jingjing Xue & Shuo Li & Yong Zhang & Ping Hong, 2019. "Accuracy of Predictive Resting-Metabolic-Rate Equations in Chinese Mainland Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(15), pages 1-10, August.
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