Portion controlled ready-to-eat meal replacement is associated with short term weight loss: a randomised controlled trial.

Background And Objectives: Strategies to prevent and treat overweight/obesity are urgently needed. This study assessed the effect of a short-term intake of ready-to-eat cereal on body weight and waist circumference of overweight/obese individuals in comparison to a control group.

Methods And Study Design: A randomized, controlled 2-arm trial was carried out on 101 overweight/obese (Body Mass Index - 29.