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Time-Restricted Eating in Real-World Healthcare Settings: Utilisation and Short-Term Outcomes Evaluation
Nutrients, Vol.16(24), 4426
2024
PMID: 39771048
Abstract
Background: Time-restricted eating (TRE) shows promise for managing weight and metabolic issues, yet its application in real-world healthcare settings remains underexplored. This study aims to assess the real-world utilisation and short-term outcomes of TRE in clinical practice. Methods: This observational study used a retrospective chart review of 271 adults who attended a metabolic specialist clinic between 2019 and 2023. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with TRE adoption, while paired sample t-tests evaluated changes in outcomes among those who received TRE advice. Results: Among the 271 patients, 76% were female, 90% Caucasian, and 94% overweight/obese. Of all patients, 47.2% received TRE advice, mainly using the 16:8 method, alongside additional dietary guidance for 60% of patients. Working status and baseline metabolic profiles were the only factors significantly associated with TRE adoption. Among those who followed TRE, 81% experienced modest but significant reductions in weight (−1.2 kg, p < 0.01), BMI (−0.4 kg/m 2 , p < 0.01), and waist circumference (−3.7 cm, p < 0.01). Conclusions: This study highlights TRE as a feasible and practical dietary strategy for improving metabolic health in healthcare settings. However, further research and improved data capture are needed to explore long-term adherence, potential adverse effects, and the effectiveness of TRE across diverse patient populations.
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- Title
- Time-Restricted Eating in Real-World Healthcare Settings: Utilisation and Short-Term Outcomes Evaluation
- Authors/Creators
- Hilmi S. Rathomi - The University of Western AustraliaJudith Katzenellenbogen - The University of Western AustraliaNahal Mavaddat - The University of Western AustraliaKirsty Woods - Metabolic SolutionsSandra C. Thompson - The University of Western Australia
- Publication Details
- Nutrients, Vol.16(24), 4426
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Identifiers
- 991005884935207891
- Copyright
- © 2024 by the authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Ngangk Yira Institute for Change
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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