Differences in eating on active vs. inactive days for individuals with obesity pursuing weight loss

What is it about?

For individuals with overweight or obesity, eating a low-calorie diet and engaging in physical activity can produce weight loss, though diet (versus physical activity) tends to be more important for weight control. This manuscript examines if being physically active is associated with differences in calorie consumption relative to being inactive, which could influence weight outcomes.

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Photo by Alexandra Tran on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Weight loss for individuals with overweight or obesity is associated with significant health improvements. Findings from this study show that calorie consumption is higher prior to engaging in physical activity and immediately after physical activity, relative to when that same individual is inactive. Thus, teaching individuals with overweight or obesity pursuing weight loss about these "high risk" times for increased calorie consumption may help them to better manage their weight and achieve associated health benefits.