Eur J Nutr April 2023 PMID 36460778

Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Bea Klos, Jessica Cook, Letizia Crepaz, Alisa Weiland, Stephan Zipfel, Isabelle Mack

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The discussions reflect a strong consensus on the significance of the meta-analysis, with language highlighting the practical implications, such as phrases like 'a powerful tool for weight control,' and references to the study's methodology. Participants display high interest through positive affirmations and notable engagement by questioning and discussing the significance of energy density in diet and health, suggesting a shared view of high impact.

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Most discussions recognize and support the findings of the meta-analysis, reflecting consensus on the importance of energy density in diet management.

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Participants show high interest with enthusiastic comments emphasizing the relevance to weight loss and health, using phrases like 'impact of energy density' and 'powerful tool.'

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Posts demonstrate active engagement through references to scientific methods, summaries of the analysis, and calls for supporting evidence, indicating meaningful involvement.

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Many users underscore the potential influence of this research on dietary strategies, emphasizing that manipulating energy density is 'a powerful tool' for weight control and health benefits.

Abstract in brief

  • Lowering the energy density (ED) of a diet significantly reduces calorie intake in both children and adults, with an average reduction of about 223 kcal per meal.
  • The study found that decreasing ED does not affect the amount of food consumed, meaning people eat the same amount of food but with fewer calories.
  • Manipulating ED is an effective strategy for weight management, as it helps decrease energy intake without changing overall food intake, making it a promising tool for preventing or treating obesity.]

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Dr. E
@DrEenfeldt · X

Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density shows that it matters, a lot. In short, foods with lower energy density leads to eating fewer calories, spontaneously: https://t.co/O1URNzNStH 1/2

Dec 8, 2022 · 35 likes · 6 shares · 63,020 followers View post →
Lukas Schwingshackl
@LSchwingshackl · X

Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults:meta-analysis of RCTs "Manipulating ED substantially affects energy intake whereas food intake remains constant. This approach can be regarded as a powerful tool for weight control" https://t.co/ZsYFXO7nQo

Dec 6, 2022 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 1,509 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (open access) https://t.co/Fxzsk0tEhl #nutrition #diet #Obesity

Dec 4, 2022 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 19,432 followers View post →
Erik Arnesen
@erik_arnesen · X

@theproof There are some references in this meta-analysis. Changing energy density changes energy intake, but not food intake, "although in some cases food intake was slightly increased in the lower ED test meals (mean food intake difference 20 g..." https://t.co/J8OrnfqcEC

Mar 3, 2025 · 6 likes · 2,110 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Dec 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 42,401 followers View post →
Ghaïs Guelaïa
@GeekNfit · X

Et il semble bien que ça marche d'ailleurs hein, pour ceux qui en douteraient. https://t.co/qPB96pySR5

Apr 28, 2023 · 1 like · 12,960 followers View post →

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Erik Arnesen
@erik_arnesen · X

@theproof There are some references in this meta-analysis. Changing energy density changes energy intake, but not food intake, "although in some cases food intake was slightly increased in the lower ED test meals (mean food intake difference 20 g..." https://t.co/J8OrnfqcEC

Mar 3, 2025 · 6 likes · 2,110 followers View post →
Edmund Nelson
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@PlantChompers @Alan_Watson_ @Cotic @theproof references https://t.co/3Z0YkSSDGF https://t.co/o7THtOXTwq https://t.co/TTDO2EmvKE

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2 Regret, 2 Bucket.
@Regret_Bucket · X

@BHBEnjoyer @exfatloss https://t.co/gmhKrhKLZD why low calorie density is important as a broad rule for reducing caloric intake which helps with Fat loss https://t.co/xZhD98xN83

Mar 8, 2024 · 222 followers View post →
2 Regret, 2 Bucket.
@Regret_Bucket · X

@exfatloss https://t.co/gmhKrhKLZD what information do you have to support that hypothesis? Mario brought a meta analysis low calorie density being important

Mar 8, 2024 · 222 followers View post →
Ghaïs Guelaïa
@GeekNfit · X

Et il semble bien que ça marche d'ailleurs hein, pour ceux qui en douteraient. https://t.co/qPB96pySR5

Apr 28, 2023 · 1 like · 12,960 followers View post →
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RT @DrEenfeldt: Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density sh…

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Bhopender Thakur
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RT @LSchwingshackl: Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults:meta-analysis of RCTs "Manipulating ED substantially…

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Dr Gando Fisherman
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RT @DrEenfeldt: Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density sh…

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Lena Wiksten
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RT @DrEenfeldt: Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density sh…

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Bhopender Thakur
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RT @DrEenfeldt: Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density sh…

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Jo Jo
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RT @DrEenfeldt: Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density sh…

Dec 8, 2022 · 6 shares · 1,705 followers View post →
Diet Doctor
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RT @DrEenfeldt: Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density sh…

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Dr. E
@DrEenfeldt · X

Want to eat better, for body composition, weight and metabolic health? A new meta-analysis on studies of energy density shows that it matters, a lot. In short, foods with lower energy density leads to eating fewer calories, spontaneously: https://t.co/O1URNzNStH 1/2

Dec 8, 2022 · 35 likes · 6 shares · 63,020 followers View post →
Hung Nguyen-Ngoc
@hungnguyenngok · X

RT @LSchwingshackl: Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults:meta-analysis of RCTs "Manipulating ED substantially…

Dec 6, 2022 · 5 shares · 229 followers View post →
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RT @LSchwingshackl: Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults:meta-analysis of RCTs "Manipulating ED substantially…

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Nancy Babio
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RT @LSchwingshackl: Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults:meta-analysis of RCTs "Manipulating ED substantially…

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Alan Aragon
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RT @LSchwingshackl: Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults:meta-analysis of RCTs "Manipulating ED substantially…

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Lukas Schwingshackl
@LSchwingshackl · X

Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults:meta-analysis of RCTs "Manipulating ED substantially affects energy intake whereas food intake remains constant. This approach can be regarded as a powerful tool for weight control" https://t.co/ZsYFXO7nQo

Dec 6, 2022 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 1,509 followers View post →
Dr. Travis Masterson, PhD
@NutritionCues · X

RT @nick_krontiris: Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized c…

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Agingdoc
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Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Leave it to Beaver? Eve Beavers-Fain BSN MPH
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RT @nick_krontiris: Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized c…

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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (open access) https://t.co/Fxzsk0tEhl #nutrition #diet #Obesity

Dec 4, 2022 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 19,432 followers View post →
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@MsLiChai · X

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Nutr Reviews
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Impact of energy density on energy intake in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials https://t.co/NuqRDdesS9

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