New diet strategy: eat more Low-Cal foods to maintain weight loss
NCT ID NCT01849627
First seen Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether a diet focused on low-energy-density foods (like fruits, vegetables, and broth-based soups) helps people maintain weight loss better than simply counting calories. 345 adults with obesity were followed for 22 months. Researchers measured changes in weight, diet, and feelings of hunger.
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University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention: low-energy-density diet
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical, food-based strategy for people to keep weight off after losing it.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, so results are already known. Weight maintenance is challenging long-term, and individual results may vary.
Conditions
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