Dietary modification is central to obesity treatment. Weight loss diets are available that
include various permutations of energy restriction, macronutrients, foods, and dietary intake …

Objectives The National Institutes of Health, led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute, organized a working group of experts to discuss the problem of weight regain after …

Summary Background Findings from the Look AHEAD trial showed no significant reductions
in the primary outcome of cardiovascular disease incidence in adults with type 2 diabetes …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review examines lifestyle modification for obesity
management with the goal of identifying treatment components that could support the use of …

COMPONENTS OF A BEHAVIORAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Lifestyle programs are
designed to help patients lose 1–2 pounds per week resulting in a 5–10% weight loss by 6 …

Background The primary purpose of this study was to assess weight loss and occurrence of
weight regain among patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) using …

Dietary interventions are the cornerstone of obesity treatment. The optimal dietary approach
to weight loss is a hotly debated topic among health professionals and the lay public alike …

Although many persons with obesity can lose weight by lifestyle (diet and physical activity)
therapy, successful long‐term weight loss is difficult to achieve, and most people who lose …

Objective To test the effectiveness and safety of a total diet replacement (TDR) programme
for routine treatment of obesity in a primary care setting. Design Pragmatic, two arm, parallel …

Obesity is a chronic recurring disease whose prevalence has almost tripled over the past 40
years. In individuals with obesity, there is significant increased risk of morbidity and mortality …