Intermittent Fasting and Adequate Protein Consumption for Obesity or Overweight Prevention: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Nawaporn Wutthitham F์aculty of nursing scince, Christian University
  • Supaporn Chaychit Faculty of Nursing, Christian University
  • Laddawan Seangon Faculty of Nursing, Christian University

Keywords:

Intermittent fasting, Adequate protein consumption, Obesity or overweight, A systematic review

Abstract

          The condition of obesity or excess weight tends to increase the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases. The application of new knowledge can lead to disease prevention. This systematic literature review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of intermittent fasting and/or adequate protein intake in preventing obesity. The study established a framework for searching research databases and literature published nationally and internationally over the past 10 years. The analysis was conducted using research value assessment criteria at five levels of evidence reliability.
          The research results indicate that the foundational research aligns with the entry criteria and passes quality assessments, with a total of 23 randomized controlled trials and 6 controlled trials. There were 17 quasi-experimental studies which were considered as level 2 evidence. The literature review results summarize the top three most effective weight loss methods as follows: 1) intermittent fasting combined with at least a 20% calorie restriction over a period of 4 to 12 weeks; 2) adequate protein intake combined with calorie restriction; and 3) intermittent fasting combined with calorie restriction, adequate protein intake, and resistance exercise.
           This study suggests that nurse practitioners and medical personnel can adopt these practices to modify health behaviors in individuals with excessive body mass index. However, further research is recommended to investigate the effectiveness of weight loss using intermittent fasting in combination with calorie restriction and protein intake. This will provide sufficient and clear guidelines for future practices.

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2023-12-29

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Wutthitham, N., Chaychit, S., & Seangon, L. (2023). Intermittent Fasting and Adequate Protein Consumption for Obesity or Overweight Prevention: A Systematic Review. Nursing Journal CMU, 50(4), 239–251. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cmunursing/article/view/265580