JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis.
Many claims have been made regarding the superiority of one diet or another for inducing weight loss. Which diet is best remains unclear. ⋯ Significant weight loss was observed with any low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet. Weight loss differences between individual named diets were small. This supports the practice of recommending any diet that a patient will adhere to in order to lose weight.
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Review Case Reports
Assessment and lifestyle management of patients with obesity: clinical recommendations from systematic reviews.
Even though one-third of US adults are obese, identification and treatment rates for obesity remain low. Clinician engagement is vital to provide guidance and assistance to patients who are overweight or obese to address the underlying cause of many chronic diseases. ⋯ Screening and assessment of patients for obesity followed by initiation or referral of treatment should be incorporated into primary care practice settings. If clinicians can identify appropriate patients for weight loss efforts and provide informed advice and assistance on how to achieve and sustain modest weight loss, they will be addressing the underlying driver of many comorbidities and can have a major influence on patients' health status.