Cereals & Weight Loss Study Results
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Cereals & Weight Loss Study - Results
The cereal interventions resulted in 640 +/- 109 and 617 +/- 105 kcal/day
reductions of energy intake in Groups 1 and 2, respectively, during the
two-week cereal intervention. This led to comparable mean weight losses
that were significantly greater than that observed in Group 3. The losses
were primarily of fat mass. No significant changes of total body water
were observed. Weight loss continued during the Volumetric diet in Groups
1 and 2. The changes were comparable to those observed in Group 4, and
all were significantly greater than that of Group 3. Self-reported hunger
was slightly, but significantly higher than baseline in Groups 1 and 2
during the cereal intervention, but similar to baseline in Groups 1, 2
and 3 during the Volumetric diet. Based on predicted weight loss, compliance
with the Volumetric diet was similar and limited in all three intervention
groups.
Cereals & Weight Loss Study - Conclusions
Ready-to-eat cereals may be used to promote weight loss when consumed
as a portion-controlled, meal replacement. Provision of a variety of brands
does not compromise efficacy. Weight losses may be maintained or increased
after transition to the Volumetric diet. The later regimen effectively
controls hunger and may lead to weight loss, but compliance is limited.
Source: Purdue University, Department of
Foods and Nutrition, W. Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1264, USA. 2003
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