| ER | energy restriction |
| CER | continuous energy restriction |
| IER | Intermittent energy restriction |
| ADER | alternate day energy restriction |
| IF | Intermittent fasting |
| FFA | free fatty acids |
| FFM | fat free mass |
| REE | resting energy expenditure |
| MUFA | monounsaturated fatty acid |
| HOMA | homeostatic model assessment |