Time-restricted eating vs. calorie restriction: Is one better for mood and quality of life? Original paper

In this randomized controlled trial in participants with obesity, neither time-restricted eating nor daily calorie restriction affected mood or quality of life.

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This Study Summary was published on November 16, 2023.

Quick Summary

In this randomized controlled trial in participants with obesity, neither time-restricted eating nor daily calorie restriction affected mood or quality of life.

What was studied?

The effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) versus daily calorie restriction (CR) on mood, depression symptoms, and quality of life.

The outcomes were assessed using validated questionnaires, which were completed at baseline and at the end of the study.

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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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Anything else I need to know?

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This Study Summary was published on November 16, 2023.

References

  1. ^Lin S, Cienfuegos S, Ezpeleta M, Gabel K, Pavlou V, Mulas A, Chakos K, McStay M, Wu J, Tussing-Humphreys L, Alexandria SJ, Sanchez J, Unterman T, Varady KATime-Restricted Eating Without Calorie Counting for Weight Loss in a Racially Diverse Population : A Randomized Controlled Trial.Ann Intern Med.(2023-Jul)