Rationale and protocol for time-based energy intake goals within an obesity care lifestyle intervention: Daily eating patterns for total health study

One hundred seventy-four adults will participate in the DEPTH trial to evaluate various time-based energy goals over 12 months.

• The trial will explore the impact of different eating patterns on weight loss and appetite regulation.
• Participants will be divided into three groups: morning-loaded, evening-loaded, and a control group with no specific timing goals.
• All participants will engage in a comprehensive obesity care lifestyle intervention, including dietary and physical activity guidelines.
• Assessment of weight, dietary intake, sleep regularity, and appetite will occur at multiple points throughout the study.
• This research aims to understand the effects of meal timing on obesity management.

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