Scientists test two diet tricks for shedding pounds

NCT ID NCT02674971

First seen Jun 13, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Summary

This study looked at two ways to lower the calorie density of your diet to help with weight loss: eating more low-calorie foods (like fruits and vegetables) or cutting back on high-calorie foods. Sixty adults with overweight or obesity took part. Researchers tracked what they ate, their weight, and how full they felt to find the best strategy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory, University of Tennessee

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States

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