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== Types of fasting == === Water only fasting === As the name implies, this is a type of fasting where only water may be consumed β no other food or beverage is permitted. === Liquid fasting === Some fasts include abstaining from solid foods but consuming calorie-containing liquids, such as vegetables juices or broth. === Intermittent fasting === In this form of fasting, a person alternates between periods of fasting and non-fasting, with a defined schedule. Intermittent fasting is of interest to researchers for its potential effects on insulin sensitivity and other aspects of health. Popular types of intermittent fasting include: 16:8, 16-hr fast with a 8-hr eating window, 18:6, 18-hr fast with a 6-hr eating window, 20:4, 20-hr fast with a 4-hr eating window. The alternate day fast is a 36 hour fast followed by a 12-hr eating window. === Caloric restriction === A calorie restricted (CR) diet reduces calorie intake without malnutrition. It is chronic and does not include a refeeding phase. Most clinical trials of CR aim for 25-30% total calorie reduction. The 5:2 diet is a calorically restricted diet in which 2 days per week one consumes 500-600 calories, and eats normally the remaining 5 week days.
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