“…Following screening for inclusion and prior to meta-analysis of findings, each author reviewed the methods and results presented in 21 studies (see Table 1: Allison et al, 2012; Auvichayapat et al, 2008; Belza et al, 2007; Boozer et al, 2002; Boozer et al, 2001; Buchanan and Beckett, 2013; Dixit et al, 2018; Garvey et al, 2012; Greenway et al, 2006; Greenway et al, 2004; Hauner et al, 2017; Heymsfield et al, 1998; Hursel and Westerterp-Plantenga, 2009; Kovacs et al, 2004; Liu et al, 2013; Mielgo-Ayuso et al, 2014; Nassar et al, 2008; Ngondi et al, 2009; Said et al, 2010; Smith et al, 2017; Thom, 2007; Wang et al, 2010; Westerterp-Plantenga et al, 2005) to ensure limitation of outcome level reporting bias to ensure validity and reliability of analysis. Review of methods and reporting of results indicate no outcome level bias in results of the measures of interest analyzed here.…”