Continuous caloric restriction

Continuous caloric restriction decreases body fat percentage in humans (-6.7 ± 2.1%).

“body fat percentage (p < 0.001), which decreased by 6.7 ± 2.1% in the CCR group and 6.0 ± 1.9% in the DRF group”

Human trialobesitycontinuous caloric restriction12 weeksfemalesn = 30

The Effects of Continuous vs. Intermittent Caloric Restriction on Fat Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients·5 Jun 2026

Continuous caloric restriction has no effect on body weight in humans (-0.88 kg; 95% CI: -2.2 to 3.9 kg; p = 0.51).

“The CCR group showed no change in weight at 12 weeks (mean difference -0.88 kg; 95% CI: -2.2 to 3.9 kg; p = 0.51)”

Human trial12 weeksn = 20

The effectiveness of 5:2 intermittent fasting compared with continuous caloric restriction in the treatment of recurrent weight gain after metabolic bariatric surgery: A non-inferiority, short-term, pilot feasibility study

Clinical nutrition ESPEN·4 May 2026