Virtual Journal Club: Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss in Obese Adults

Virtual Journal Club

Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss in Obese Adults

Provides 1 CEU to RDs and DTRs

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss whether intermittent fasting is more effective for weight loss in overweight/obese adults as compared to calorie restriction and why.
2. Compare types of intermittent fasting (5:2 method, week on/week off method, alternative day method) and whether one is more effective for weight loss than the others.
3. Discuss whether adherence improves with intermittent fasting vs. calorie restriction.
4. Determine whether intermittent fasting improves fasting glucose, serum lipids, body composition, and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Articles:

Articles:

nihms793344.pdf

nihms877621.pdf

s41366-018-0247-2.pdf

Instructions for how to join the meeting will be included in your confirmation email. Articles will be provided in the confirmation email.