The Claim
Among Japanese adults with overweight or obesity, adherence to a weekly 1-day intermittent fasting regimen with meal replacements over 12 weeks was 79%, indicating high feasibility of this structured, app-supported approach in this population.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
In a 12-week study, 79% of Japanese adults with overweight or obesity followed a weekly one-day intermittent fasting plan using meal replacements, showing that this structured, app-supported approach was feasible for them.
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Adherence to a weekly 1-day intermittent fasting regimen with meal replacements was 79% among Japanese adults with overweight or obesity over 12 weeks, indicating high feasibility of this structured, app-supported approach in this population.
Eating on a fixed schedule once a week with pre-planned meals reduces decision fatigue and stabilizes blood sugar, while app reminders reinforce daily habits, making it easier to stick to the plan without needing willpower.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that 79% of people who tried a weekly fasting plan with pre-delivered meals and app reminders stuck with it for 12 weeks — which is exactly what the claim says. So yes, it’s practical for many adults with overweight.
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