Dietary modifications for weight loss and weight loss maintenance

Worldwide obesity rates remain at a rise, and to treat obesity is at the top of the global public health agenda. In 2013, the AHA/ACC/TOS obesity management guidelines were published, in essence suggesting that any dietary scheme seems to be effective for weight loss, as long as it can induce a sustainable energy deficit. In the present review, we update and critically discuss available information regarding dietary modifications for weight loss and weight loss maintenance, published after the 2013 guidelines.

Source: Metabolism - Clinical and Experimental - January 6, 2019 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Mary Yannakoulia, Dimitrios Poulimeneas, Eirini Mamalaki, Costas A. Anastasiou Source Type: research