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  • Nutrition Science
  • Dietary Studies

Background:

  • Dairy products, including yogurt, are widely studied for their role in weight management.
  • Yogurt possesses unique properties that may influence body weight and composition.
  • Existing research includes observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review human RCT and prospective observational evidence on yogurt consumption and body weight management.
  • To evaluate the relationship between yogurt intake and changes in body weight and composition.
  • To explore potential mechanisms linking yogurt to weight control.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of human randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
  • Analysis of prospective observational studies investigating yogurt intake and weight gain.
  • Examination of studies considering changes in waist circumference (WC).

Main Results:

  • Limited RCT evidence shows mixed results for yogurt's effect on weight loss.
  • Observational studies on yogurt and weight gain yield equivocal findings.
  • Some studies suggest benefits for weight and waist circumference, while others show no association or even negative effects in specific populations.

Conclusions:

  • The evidence on yogurt's role in weight management is inconsistent and requires further investigation.
  • Conflicting results highlight the need for more robust research, particularly RCTs.
  • Individual factors like sex and baseline weight may influence the impact of yogurt on body composition.