Intermittent Low Energy Diet in CKD: MIX UP Feasibility Study

very low energy diet (600 kcal/day) on 2 consecutive days of the week, and 5 days each week on an energy restricted diet to maintain a similar overall energy deficit of 600 kcal/day across the week (5:2 diet)

Dietary intervention includes a standard continuous energy restricted diet aimed at reducing daily energy intake by 600 kcal/day relative to their estimated total energy expenditure. In addition to the dietary intervention, the programme also includes personal exercise plans, optional pharmacotherapy (orlistat at standard dose), and development of personalised dietary and exercise goals using behavioural therapy techniques and motivational interviewing.