The Effects of 6 Weeks of Time-Based Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters in Young Adults

The Effects of 6 Weeks of Time-Based Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters in Young Adults

Wyatt FB, Prajapati S. The Effects of Six Weeks of Time-Based Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters in Young Adults. JEPonline 2024;27(2):28-39. This study investigated how a time-restricted intermittent fasting for 6 weeks influences overweight and obese young adults. Tw...

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Published in:Journal of exercise physiology online 2024-04, Vol.27 (2), p.28
Main Authors: Prajapati, Suchi, Wyatt, Frank B
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Analysis
Body mass index
Fasting
Metabolism
Physiological aspects
Teenagers
Type 2 diabetes
Young adults
Youth
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Summary:Wyatt FB, Prajapati S. The Effects of Six Weeks of Time-Based Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters in Young Adults. JEPonline 2024;27(2):28-39. This study investigated how a time-restricted intermittent fasting for 6 weeks influences overweight and obese young adults. Twenty-five (n = 25) individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 were recruited through university banners and were randomly assigned to 2 Groups: Group A and Group B. Each Group fasted for 16 hours. Group A fasted from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. and Group B fasted from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. The following baseline measurements were determined before starting the trials: Body anthropometric measurements including body mass (BM, kg), body mass index (BMI, kg*[m.sup.-2]), waist circumference (cm), hip circumference (cm), waist to hip ratio, body fat percentage (%), and resting metabolic rate (mL*[kg.sup.-1]*[min.sup.-1]). Each subject was tested at baseline, at 2 weeks, at 4 weeks, and at 6 weeks (post-test) Statistical analysis included demographic mean ([+ or -] standard deviation), an independent samples t-test for between Group differences at each measurement term, and a dependent samples t-test for within Group differences between measurement terms. Statistical significance was set at a P [less than or equal to] 0.05. After 6 weeks, between Group differences were not statistically different while within Group comparisons indicated a decrease in weight (P = 0.002), BMI (P = 0.0006), waist circumference (P = 0.02), and hip circumference (P = 0.018). Key Words: Body Composition, Intermittent Fasting, Time-Restricted Intermittent Fasting
ISSN:1097-9751
1097-9751