Diet showdown: weight loss boosts heart benefits of healthy eating

NCT ID NCT04293224

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at whether losing weight while following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is better for heart health than just following the guidelines without losing weight. Researchers will compare a healthy diet with calorie restriction to a typical American diet in 70 adults with overweight or obesity. The goal is to see which approach improves body weight and other heart-related risk factors the most.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • UC Davis, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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