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Physical activity, diet and behaviour modification in the treatment of overweight and obese adults: a systematic review.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19514637     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIM: The aim was to extend the body of knowledge through a systematic review that combines the strengths and partly fills the gaps from earlier reviews. The aim is to review randomized controlled trials of the long-term effectiveness of physical exercise/activity with or without diet and/or behaviour modification therapy in terms of training effect, weight loss and improvement of body composition in overweight and obese, healthy adults. METHODS: Data for systematic review was collected via a search of databases for literature published between 1995 and 2006. The search yielded 12 articles. RESULTS: The studies showed that training intensity should be moderate. The treatment of overweight and obese individuals with training alone cannot be expected to result in any substantial weight loss but should be combined with diet and behaviour modification therapy. However training can be an important factor in preventing further weight gain, or in helping individuals maintain a lowered body weight. CONCLUSION: According to this systematic review of randomized controlled trials, the treatment that produced the best weight loss results included a combination of training, behaviour therapy and diet.
Authors:
Anne Södlerlund; Annika Fischer; Titti Johansson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Perspectives in public health     Volume:  129     ISSN:  1757-9139     ISO Abbreviation:  Perspect Public Health     Publication Date:  2009 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-06-11     Completed Date:  2009-06-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101499631     Medline TA:  Perspect Public Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  132-42     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Health, Care and Welfare, Physiotherapy, Mälardalen University, Sweden. anne.soderlund@mdh.se
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Behavior Therapy*
Diet Therapy*
Exercise Therapy*
Humans
Obesity / therapy
Overweight / therapy*
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Weight Loss

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