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The effects of intermittent dieting on weight loss in overweight and obese females

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
overweight
Obesity
Diet and Nutrition - Obesity
Registration Number
ACTRN12612000197831
Lead Sponsor
niversity of South Australia
Brief Summary

In a randomized parallel study, overweight and obese (body mass index [BMI] greater than or equal to 27kg/m2) women were stratified by age and BMI before randomization. Participants undertook an 8-week intensive period with weight, waist and hip circumference measured every 2 weeks, followed by 44 weeks of independent dieting. A food frequency questionnaire was completed at baseline and 12 months, from which diet quality was determined. Weight loss was not significantly different between the two groups at 8 weeks (-3.2kg CER, -2.0kg IER) or at 12 months (-4.2kg CER -2.1kg IER). Waist and hip circumference decreased significantly with time, with no difference between groups. There was an increase in the Healthy Eating Index at 12 months in the CER compared with the IER group (CER 8.4 vs. IER -0.3). This study indicates that intermittent dieting was as effective as continuous dieting over 8 weeks and for weight loss.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
66
Inclusion Criteria

Women over age 18
Body mass index (BMI) >27 kg/m2
No concomitant serious illness

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion: Previous surgery for weight reduction
Pregnant or breast feeding women
Alcohol intake in excess of 5 standard drinks per day
Participation in other ongoing trials aiming at altering energy or macronutrient intake

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Weight loss will be assessed using digital weighting scales[eight weeks and 12 months]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Waist to hip circumference[baseline eight weeks and 12 months]
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