Project Title
The Effects of Different Time-Restricted Eating Schedules with Exercise on the Body Composition in Overweight Adults
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Jinkyung Park
Abstract
The current study that was being conducted pertains to time-restricted eating (TRE), which is a weight-loss diet that has increased in popularity. TRE may show signs of reduced cardio-metabolic risks, decreased body weight, blood pressure, lipid profile, glucose, and inflammation. In order to be successful, TRE is best combined with exercise. Currently, there are two known studies that examined TRE interventions in humans that included exercise. For this study, the two dietary timing options include early TRE (eTRE) or late (lTRE) depending on which time of the day eating occurs. The question that needs solving is determining if TRE with dietary timing and exercise can improve cardio-metabolic health. The purpose of the study was to determine if body composition differs between eTRE (8-hour eating period from 7 am to 3 pm) with exercise and lTRE (8-hour eating period from 3 pm to 11 pm) with exercise in overweight adults. It was hypothesized that both eTRE and lTRE will increase body composition, which includes a decreased body fat composition. The findings of the current study do not suggest that exercise combined with a TRE schedule can lower body composition and improve health related factors. However, it is evident that exercise and eTRE do show improvements within HDL levels. Discussion of health, fitness goals, and physiological feelings also are investigated and need further study.
The Effects of Different Time-Restricted Eating Schedules with Exercise on the Body Composition in Overweight Adults
The current study that was being conducted pertains to time-restricted eating (TRE), which is a weight-loss diet that has increased in popularity. TRE may show signs of reduced cardio-metabolic risks, decreased body weight, blood pressure, lipid profile, glucose, and inflammation. In order to be successful, TRE is best combined with exercise. Currently, there are two known studies that examined TRE interventions in humans that included exercise. For this study, the two dietary timing options include early TRE (eTRE) or late (lTRE) depending on which time of the day eating occurs. The question that needs solving is determining if TRE with dietary timing and exercise can improve cardio-metabolic health. The purpose of the study was to determine if body composition differs between eTRE (8-hour eating period from 7 am to 3 pm) with exercise and lTRE (8-hour eating period from 3 pm to 11 pm) with exercise in overweight adults. It was hypothesized that both eTRE and lTRE will increase body composition, which includes a decreased body fat composition. The findings of the current study do not suggest that exercise combined with a TRE schedule can lower body composition and improve health related factors. However, it is evident that exercise and eTRE do show improvements within HDL levels. Discussion of health, fitness goals, and physiological feelings also are investigated and need further study.