Table 2B.
Meta‐regression results
| Variables | Unadjusted (95% CI) | P‐value | Adjusted (95% CI) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg) | ||||
| ADF | −1.99 (−2.94, −1.04) | <0.01 | −0.88 (−4.32, 2.56) | 0.57 |
| BMI | −0.08 (−0.26, 0.09) | 0.28 | ||
| Length | −0.14 (−0.68, 0.40) | 0.56 | ||
| Fat mass (kg) | ||||
| ADF | −0.16 (−1.19, 0.87) | 0.73 | 3.31 (0.05, 6.56) | 0.05 |
| BMI | −0.10 (−0.27, 0.06) | 0.19 | ||
| Length | −0.57 (−1.08, −0.05) | 0.03 | ||
| Fat‐free mass (kg) | ||||
| ADF | −1.60 (−2.40, −0.80) | <0.01 | −1.69 (−3.62, 0.23) | 0.07 |
| BMI | −0.18 (−0.33, −0.03) | 0.02 | ||
| Length | 0.06 (−0.28, 0.41) | 0.68 | ||
ADF, alternate‐day fasting; BMI, body mass index; CI, confidence interval; VLCD, very‐low‐calorie‐diets.