Dataset for "A randomized controlled trial to isolate the effects of fasting and energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic health in lean adults"

This dataset contains the archived data pertaining to the article "A randomized controlled trial to isolate the effects of fasting and energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic health in lean adults". The associated trial is registered and available to view at ClinicalTrials.gov (ref: NCT02498002). All blood parameters reported in this dataset relate to venous samples drawn during the preliminary visit (Baseline), in a ~10 hour overnight fasted state (Pre and Post) and at regular intervals following a standardised breakfast and lunch both before and after the intervention. Both intra- and inter-assay/plate coefficients of variation are reported for each parameter. The dataset also contains measurements of participants' food intake, energy expenditure, and relative gene expressions.