4.1. Effect of time-restricted feeding and walking exercise on body composition of hidden obesity in female college students
obesity, eating behaviors, weight loss, Eating behavior
OBESITY
This study found that after the 8 week intervention, the BF% of the participants in the TRF and TRF + EXE groups increased considerably; in the EXE and TRF + EXE groups, LTM decreased significantly after the 8 week intervention. These results indicate that among female college students with hidden obesity, the 8 week TRF and walking exercise intervention had a negative impact on BF% and LTM. Although studies have shown that TRF has many health benefits, its effects on weight loss in humans remain controversial (Another reason for the results of this study may be attributable to the eating behaviors of college students. Eating behavior is an important factor influencing the development of hidden obesity (Additionally, walking is a low-intensity and prolonged aerobic activity (It is important to note that even though the weight of the participants in the intervention groups showed a declining trend, the reduction in LTM was the main reason for weight loss caused by TRF, resulting in an increased BF% in the subjects. Therefore, measures are required to compensate for this effect on the LTM. The effect of resistance exercise on reducing BF% and increasing LTM in participants should be properly considered (