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High-intensity counseling and behavioral interventions produce modest but sustained weight loss (3-5 kg) in adults, with multi-component approaches (diet, exercise, behavioral therapy) being most effective.
To lose weight effectively, you need a structured program that includes diet, exercise, and behavioral strategies, delivered with frequent contact (more than monthly) for at least the first few months. This approach typically results in a modest but sustained loss of 3-5 kg.
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High-intensity trials were most likely to be successful, generally achieving weight loss of 3 to 5 kg... Successful interventions typically included 2 to 3 components (diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy).
Why this rating
Based on multiple RCTs and systematic reviews with fair to good internal validity.
Source
Screening and Interventions for Obesity in Adults: Summary of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Kathleen M. McTigue et al. · Annals of Internal Medicine · 2003
DOI 10.7326/0003-4819-139-11-200312020-00013
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