Could a Time-restricted Diet Compete With a Calorie-restricted 6-meal Diet?

Participants total daily energy expenditures were calculated using the Harris-Benedict formula. This group have a feeding window 8 hours and eating plan of 400 kcal lower than the total daily energy requirement and with similar macronutrient content (50% carbohydrates, 25% fat and 25% protein). Participants in the time-restricted eating group were allowed to drink calorie-free. They were expected to follow their diet for two months during the study.

Participants total daily energy expenditures were calculated using the Harris-Benedict formula. This group have an eating plan three meals and three snacks of 400 kcal lower than the total daily energy requirement and with similar macronutrient content (50% carbohydrates, 25% fat and 25% protein). They were expected to follow their diet for two months during the study.