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Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by a registered dietitian is effective for improving weight outcomes and metabolic markers, but should not be used in isolation due to compensatory brain mechanisms.
Work with a registered dietitian for personalized nutrition advice. Do not rely on diet alone; combine it with physical activity and psychological support to manage the biological drive to regain weight.
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Medical nutrition therapy is a foundation for chronic disease management... However, medical nutrition therapy should not be used in isolation in obesity management, as sustaining weight loss may be difficult long term because of compensatory mechanisms in the brain...
Why this rating
Grade A evidence for MNT efficacy, but the limitation of isolation is a clinical observation based on pathophysiology.
Source
Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline
Sean Wharton et al. · Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2020
DOI 10.1503/cmaj.191707
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