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Clinical inquiries. Which strategies work best to prevent obesity in adults?

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Physical activity and dietary modification work best. Family involvement, regular weight monitoring, and behavior modification also can help. Regular physical activity decreases long-term weight gain. Decreasing fat intake and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption also may decrease weight gain. Combined dietary and physical activity interventions prevent weight gain. Family involvement helps maintain weight. Daily or weekly weight monitoring reduces long-term weight gain. Clinic-based, direct-contact, and Web-based programs that include behavior modification may reduce weight gain in adults. Behavior modification delivered by personal contact is more effective than mail, Internet, or self-directed modification programs.

Source: PubMed

Authors: John M Boltri, Alice A House, Roxanne M Nelson

Institution: Mercer University

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: green

OpenAlex ID: W193005183

FWCI: 1.016

Cites: 14

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10