Abstract
Intermittent energy restriction may result in greater improvements in insulin sensitivity and weight control than daily energy restriction (DER). We tested two intermittent energy and carbohydrate restriction (IECR) regimens, including one which allowed ad libitum protein and fat (IECR + PF). Overweight women (n 115) aged 20 and 69 years with a family history of breast cancer were randomised to an overall 25% energy restriction, either as an IECR (2500-2717 kJ/d,
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1534-1547 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | British Journal of Nutrition |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 28 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Daily energy restriction
- Insulin resistance
- Intermittent energy restriction
- Low-carbohydrate diets
- Weight loss
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Medicine(all)