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Study characteristics
| Study characteristics | Number of studies (ADF) | Number of participants | Number of studies (VLCD) | Number of participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publication year | ||||
| 2000–2010 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 883 |
| 2011–2015 | 5 | 116 | 8 | 177 |
| Intervention length | ||||
| 3–8 weeks | 2 | 41 | 18 | 917 |
| 9–12 weeks | 4 | 91 | 4 | 143 |
| Study location | ||||
| North America | 4 | 91 | ||
| Europe | 19 | 1,000 | ||
| Asia | 2 | 41 | ||
| Other | 3 | 60 | ||
ADF, alternate‐day fasting; VLCD, very‐low‐calorie‐diets.
