Researchers say the three-day dieting regimen could offer a more sustainable approach to losing weight and maintaining long-term results compared to daily calorie restrictions. It might be time to ...

Considering that the average moderately active woman needs about 2,000 calories per day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 1,200 calories is not much. In this case, it's even more ...

We all know that cutting back on calories promotes weight loss, but does it also promote longevity? Several thousand Americans seem to think so. Their beliefs are based on animal studies, such as ...

Intermittent fasting (IMF) with behavioral support may be more effective and better tolerated by patients than standard daily caloric restriction (DCR) in weight-loss programs, a randomized study ...

Just how many calories you need in a day varies with your gender, age, weight and activity level, with the most common number being 2,000 calories. Because it's the most common, the FDA uses 2,000 ...

Eating fewer calories during the week to save calories for the weekend—also known as calorie banking—can add flexibility, but ...

Research led by scientists at the University of Bristol and co-authored by top US nutritional experts reveals that people ...

Share on Pinterest An intermittent fasting regimen may be more effective at promoting weight loss than calorie restriction. Image credit: Dmytro Betsenko/Getty Images. Over the past few years, ...