Effects of time-restricted eating on weight loss and other metabolic parameters in women and men with overweight and obesity
PEER REVIEWED STUDY:
Read this study (citation below) and watch the accompanying lecture video (both are posted.
• Lowe, D. A., Wu, N., Rohdin-Bibby, L., Moore, A. H., Kelly, N., Liu, Y. E., ... & Weiss, E. J. (2020). Effects of time-restricted eating on weight loss and other metabolic parameters in women and men with overweight and obesity: the TREAT randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine, 180(11), 1491-1499.
POPULAR PRESS ARTICLE:
Read this article (citation and link below).
• Shiffer E. 26 Intermittent Fasting before-and-after photos that show some serious transformations. Women’s Health, May 6, 2021. Available here:
Each question requires a 3-5 sentence response and is worth 4 points. Points will be deducted if you are not within a reasonable range of this length. DO NOT COPY/PASTE directly from the articles. Put your responses in your own words.
Questions 1 – 4 refer to the PEER REVIEWED scientific article about intermittent fasting.
1. Describe the study. What was the study design? Who were the participants? What was the timeframe of the study?
2. Why did the authors do this study and what question was the study trying to answer?
3. What were the key findings of the study? Consider significant results and author conclusions.
4. What is your take away message from this study? In other words, how would you describe the findings from the study to advise a friend or patient in real life?
The study, titled “Effects of time-restricted eating on weight loss and other metabolic parameters in women and men with overweight and obesity: the TREAT randomized clinical trial,” was a randomized clinical trial conducted by Lowe et al. The study design involved participants being randomly assigned to one of two groups: a time-restricted eating (TRE) group or a control group. The participants included women and men with overweight and obesity, aged 18-64, who were generally healthy. The study was conducted over a 12-week period.
The authors conducted this study to investigate the effects of time-restricted eating on weight loss and other metabolic parameters in individuals with overweight and obesity. The study aimed to answer the question of whether implementing a TRE intervention could lead to significant weight loss and improvements in metabolic health markers.
The key findings of the study revealed that the participants in the TRE group experienced greater weight loss compared to the control group. The average weight loss in the TRE group was 0.94 kg more than the control group. Additionally, the TRE group showed improvements in various metabolic parameters, including reductions in fasting insulin levels and insulin resistance. The authors concluded that time-restricted eating could be an effective strategy for weight loss and improving metabolic health in individuals with overweight and obesity.
Based on this study, my takeaway message would be that implementing time-restricted eating can potentially aid in weight loss and improve metabolic health in individuals who are overweight or obese. By restricting the daily eating window, such as practicing intermittent fasting, individuals may experience greater weight loss and improvements in metabolic parameters such as insulin levels. However, it is important to note that individual results may vary, and it is always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to one’s diet or lifestyle.