Replication and extension of dietary adherence as a predictor of suboptimal weight-loss outcomes in postbariatric patients

Each year, obesity-related disorders and complications cause>300,000 premature deaths and cost over $150 billion in the United States [1]. Bariatric surgery is considered the most effective intervention for long-term weight loss and improvement in co-morbid medical conditions [2]. Unfortunately, up to 30% of these patients experience unsatisfactory weight loss outcomes, as defined by
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research