Fasting vs. dieting: which works better for weight loss?

This study looked at whether intermittent fasting (eating only during certain hours) helps people with obesity lose more weight than a standard daily calorie-restricted diet. Over one year, 165 adults aged 18-60 with a BMI between 27 and 46 followed either an intermittent fasting plan or a daily calorie reduction plan, both designed to create a similar weekly calorie deficit. The main goal was to see how much weight each group lost after one year, with a follow-up six months later.