Diet- but not exercise-induced iso-energetic deficit induces compensatory appetitive responses

Although physical exercise and dietary restriction can be both used to induce energy deficits, they have been suggested to favor different compensatory appetitive responses. While dietary restriction might favor increased subsequent energy intake and appetite sensations, such compensatory responses have not been observed after a similar deficit by exercise. The present work provides a first overview of the actual evidences discussing the effects of iso-energetic deficits induced by exercise versus dietary restriction on subsequent energy intake, appetite sensations, and on the potentially involved hedonic and physiological mechanisms.

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Physical exercise and dietary restriction can both induce energy deficits, but they may lead to different compensatory responses in appetite. Current research provides an overview of the effects of iso-energetic deficits induced by exercise compared to dietary restriction on subsequent energy intake, appetite sensations, and potentially involved hedonic and physiological mechanisms.