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Patient characteristics and treatment results in a protein‐modified fasting diet
Author(s) -
Wise Thomas N.,
Mann Lee S.,
Cooper James N.,
Rustigi Eileen B.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/1098-108x(198609)5:6<1089::aid-eat2260050613>3.0.co;2-f
Subject(s) - weight loss , low calorie diet , calorie restriction , calorie , psychology , intermittent fasting , distress , restricted diet , clinical psychology , low calorie , medicine , gerontology , obesity , biology , food science
This investigation reports the psychological characteristics as well as the success of a weight reduction program using a supplemental fasting protocol. The data demonstrated that a very low calorie diet supplemented by behavioral‐oriented group support promoted significant weight loss. A subset of the original study group, followed up at 18 months, revealed that over‐all weight loss was only 4.2% of their original weight. Individuals who were older and less able to express emotional distress did less well at follow‐up.