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A 12-week behavioral modification program combining a 300-500 kcal/day caloric deficit with increased physical activity significantly reduces body weight, BMI, and serum triglycerides in young obese adults.
For young adults with obesity, a structured 12-week program focusing on creating a moderate caloric deficit (300-500 kcal/day) and increasing physical activity, supported by regular counseling and education, can lead to significant weight loss and improved metabolic health. Key factors for success include active participation, realistic goal setting, and addressing lifestyle barriers.
The 12-week intervention with behavioral modification resulted in reduced energy and fat intakes and led to significant weight loss and improvements of clinical characteristics in the obese.
Why this rating
Single-arm intervention study with a small sample size (n=44 obese) and no control group for the intervention itself (only a normal weight comparison group).
Source
Effect of a 12-week weight management program on the clinical characteristics and dietary intake of the young obese and the contributing factors to the successful weight loss
Aejin Lee et al. · Nutrition Research and Practice · 2014
DOI 10.4162/nrp.2014.8.5.571
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