The Claim

Moderate continuous energy restriction causes significant short-term weight loss (mean 6.09 kg, 95% CI 5.26–6.93) in adults with overweight or obesity, based on moderate‑certainty evidence from randomized controlled trials.

Source: Comparison of Different Intermittent Fasting Patterns or Different Extents of Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss and Metabolic Improvement in Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
57score
Challenges
0score

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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Eating a bit less consistently can lead to noticeable weight loss over a short period for people who are overweight or obese.

See the scientific wording

Moderate continuous energy restriction causes significant short-term weight loss (mean 6.09 kg, 95% CI 5.26–6.93) in adults with overweight or obesity, based on moderate-certainty evidence from randomized controlled trials.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Comparison of Different Intermittent Fasting Patterns or Different Extents of Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss and Metabolic Improvement in Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

    The study shows that a moderate, steady cut in calories makes adults lose about 6 kg, just as the claim says.

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