Study reveals which diet keeps you burning calories after shedding pounds
NCT ID NCT02068885
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study looked at how different diet compositions affect the number of calories people burn and their risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease after losing weight. Over 200 adults with overweight or obesity followed a weight-loss phase, then a weight-maintenance phase, and finally an unrestricted eating phase. Researchers measured total and resting energy expenditure using special tracer methods and respiratory gas exchange.
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Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts, 01702, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify which diet composition best supports weight-loss maintenance and reduces risks for obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is an observational feeding study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and dietary effects can vary widely among individuals.
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