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Increased physical activity was the most consistent positive correlate of weight loss maintenance.
Practitioners should emphasize the importance of physical activity in weight loss maintenance strategies.
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Increased physical activity was the most consistent positive correlate of weight loss maintenance.
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The study is a systematic review of multiple registries, indicating a high level of evidence.
Source
Successful weight loss maintenance: A systematic review of weight control registries
Catarina Paixão et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2020
DOI 10.1111/obr.13003
Meta-analysisCited 155×
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