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Lifestyle Modification for Obesity: New Developments in Diet, Physical Activity, and Behavior Therapy

Year: 2012

Type: review

Abstract: E xpert panels sponsored by both the World HealthOrganization and the National Institutes of Health have recommended that obese adults (ie, body mass index Ն30 kg/m 2 ), as well as those who are overweight (body mass index of 25-29.9kg/m 2 ) and have comorbid conditions, lose 10% of their initial weight.1,2 A comprehensive program of lifestyle modification is considered the first option for achieving this goal.2 Lifestyle modification, also referred to as behavioral weight control, includes 3 primary components: diet, exercise, and behavior therapy.3 This narrative review examines weight losses achieved with this approach, as well as new developments with each of the 3 components.

Source: Circulation

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.111.039453

Authors: Thomas A. Wadden, Victoria L. Webb, Caroline H. Moran, Brooke A. Bailer

Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases