NIH R01 · 2024
Water Intake and Weight Control in Older Adults
Project Summary/Abstract The lack of practical and effective strategies to manage hunger and adhere to a weight management intervention represents a critical barrier to the weight management field. In proof-of-concept efficacy studies, we have demonstrated that premeal water consumption (500 ml) acutely reduced perceived hunger and meal energy intake among middle-aged and older adults, and that premeal water consumption (500 ml, 3 times per day) increased the amount of weight lost (i.e., 2 kg greater loss) after 12 weeks among middle-aged and older adults with overweight or obesity. However, water consumption may be important for weight management regardless of when it is consumed. To…
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