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To prevent weight regain, participation in weight-loss-maintenance programs for 1 year with at least monthly counseling is recommended.
Clinicians should implement long-term maintenance strategies to support weight loss sustainability.
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To prevent weight regain, the Obesity Guidelines recommend participation for 1 year in weight-loss-maintenance programs that provide at least monthly counseling.
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The claim is based on established guidelines for obesity management.
Source
Lifestyle modification approaches for the treatment of obesity in adults.
Thomas A. Wadden et al. · American Psychologist · 2020
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