Research
Energy balance
After 2 years, lifestyle interventions can facilitate weight loss that equates to ~5%.
Practitioners can expect approximately 5% weight loss from lifestyle interventions over two years.
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After 2 years, lifestyle interventions can facilitate weight loss that equates to ~5%.
Why this rating
Evidence was consolidated from randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses.
Source
Long-Term Weight Loss Strategies for Obesity
Karim Kheniser et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2021
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