Effect of High Caloric Intake at Lunch Against Dinner on Weight Loss

Effect of High Caloric Intake at Lunch Against Dinner on Weight Loss of Overweight and Obese Women Attending a Weight Loss Program, a Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effect of consuming higher caloric intake at lunch in contrast to dinner on weight loss of obese and overweight female adults when they are in a multidisciplinary weight loss plan .

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must have Body mass index (BMI) between 27-35 kg/ m².
• Must be able to have moderate exercise.
• Must be interested to have weight loss.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participating in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the previous six months.
• Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next six months.
• Taking medication that could affect metabolism or change body weight.
• Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years.
• Smoking
• Menopause
• Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.