Adherence
A multi-component lifestyle intervention (nutrition, psychology, and physical activity) produces modest but statistically significant reductions in body weight, BMI, and waist circumference in adults with overweight and obesity, though the magnitude of weight loss is small (median 1.8%).
A 4-month program combining diet, exercise, and counseling leads to modest weight loss (approx. 1.4 kg) in overweight/obese adults. Success depends heavily on attending the sessions, as average attendance was low. It is a viable public health strategy for risk reduction, especially for those with less severe obesity.
Weight, body mass index and waist circumference decreased significantly (median: -1.4 kg, -0.6 kg/m² and -3 cm, respectively). The median weight loss was 1.8% of initial weight
Why this rating
Observational longitudinal study with moderate sample size (n=450 completers) but significant limitations in data completeness (missing lab values for many participants).
Source
Evaluación de un programa ministerial para manejo del síndrome metabólico en adultos con sobrepeso y obesidad
Sandra Henríquez et al. · Revista médica de Chile · 2014
DOI 10.4067/s0034-98872014000700001
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