News websites are the common place where people usually check the validity of some information. However, news stories may not always be accurate on the findings by scientists. The news article on nutrition introduces the readers to the difference between intermittent fasting and regular calorie restriction in losing weight. In her article, Putka (2021) refers to the study by Templeman et al. (2021), where the researchers analyzed the two types of popular dieting techniques. Putka (2021) claims that those who want to lose weight by using intermittent fasting may not have the impressive results but can still use it as a body fat reducing technique. Thus, the author refutes the common belief on the extreme impact of intermittent fasting on human body.
Even though there is mostly a valid summary of the scientific article, it can be seen how news story may misinterpret the findings in the scientific research. Putka (2021) states that the research is simply inconclusive about the method’s effects. According to her, intermittent fasting is simpler to adhere to, so it may be a delightful option for some to lose calories (Putka, 2021). However, the original paper remarks that time-limited eating, without different intercessions, is not more useful in weight reduction than eating for the duration of the day (Templeman et al., 2021). The article states that there is only a result of a weight loss when intermittent fasting is complimented with other types of dieting such as slight calorie reduction during food consumption (Templeman et al., 2021). The beneficial effects widely discussed in the media were not seen in this study. As a result, it is not right to deduce that intermittent fasting can replace other dieting methods on its own.
References
Putka, S. (2021). The real difference between intermittent fasting and calorie restriction. Inverse. Web.
Templeman, I., Smith, H. A., Chowdhury, E., Chen, Y.-C., Carroll, H., Johnson-Bonson, D., Hengist, A., Smith, R., Creighton, J., Clayton, D., Varley, I., Karagounis, L. G., Wilhelmsen, A., Tsintzas, K., Reeves, S., Walhin, J.-P., Gonzalez, J. T., Thompson, D., & Betts, J. A. (2021). A randomized controlled trial to isolate the effects of fasting and energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic health in lean adults.Science Translational Medicine, 13(598), 1–16. Web.