Fatty liver accumulation results from an imbalance between lipid deposition and removal,
driven by the hepatic synthesis of triglycerides and de novo lipogenesis. The habitual diet …

The utility of lifestyle-based health promotion interventions is directly affected by participant
adherence to prescribed behavior changes. Unfortunately, poor adherence to behaviors …

This patient guideline is intended for all patients at risk of or living with non-alcoholic fatty
liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is the most frequent chronic liver disease worldwide and …

Background The evidence concerning which physical exercise characteristics are most
effective for older adults is fragmented. We aimed to characterize the extent of this diversity …

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 …

OBJECTIVE: To assist health professionals who counsel patients with overweight and
obesity, a systematic review was undertaken to determine types of weight-loss interventions …

Obesity adversely affects cardiac function, increases the risk factors for coronary heart
disease, and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The risk of developing …

Abstract The Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study is a multicenter, randomized
controlled trial designed to determine whether intentional weight loss reduces …

In light of the well-documented health benefits of physical activity and the fact that the
majority of adult men and women are inactive, promoting regular physical activity is a public …

This paper is a systematic review of research data on associations between physical activity
and weight gain, with or without prior weight reduction. The selected studies were restricted …