Research
Adherence
Behavioral therapy is a mandatory component of obesity treatment, requiring at least 6 months of intervention for weight loss and 1 year for maintenance to ensure adherence.
Track your food, weight, and activity daily. Set realistic goals. Attend counseling sessions weekly for the first 6 months. If you don't lose at least 2.5% of your body weight in the first month, ask for more intensive support.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
For effective weight loss, behavior therapy for more than 6 months is recommended. For effective weight maintenance, behavioral therapy for at least 1 year is recommended.
Why this rating
Supported by guidelines and RCTs (LITE trial).
Source
Non-pharmacologic treatment for obesity
Bo Kyung Koo · Journal of Korean Medical Association · 2022
DOI 10.5124/jkma.2022.65.7.400
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