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Intermittent Fasting In Weight Management, Alyse Engen

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

Obesity is associated with a variety of medical conditions that adversely affect metabolic and cardiovascular health. In order for health care providers to adequately educate and promote weight management, they need to be aware of the various dietary regimens and the efficacy and adverse effects associated with each. The purpose of this study is to analyze research assessing the efficacy and health benefit of intermittent energy restriction and compare to the efficacy and health benefits of continuous energy restriction. This literature review assesses the efficacy, metabolic benefits, and cardiovascular benefits of both intermittent energy restriction and continuous energy restriction from …