Background Obesity is a major public health issue. This review updates the evidence on the
effectiveness of behavioural and pharmacologic treatments for overweight and obesity in …

Background Most persons with prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting
glucose) are overweight, and obesity worsens the metabolic and physiologic abnormalities …

Background Evidence is needed for the effectiveness of interventions given with reducing
diets for obese adults: drug therapy, exercise, or behaviour therapy. Methods We …

Background Most persons with type 2 diabetes are overweight and obesity worsens the
metabolic and physiologic abnormalities associated with diabetes. Objectives The objective …

Background: Overweight and obesity in adults are common and adversely affect health.
Purpose: To summarize effectiveness and harms of primary care–relevant weight-loss …

Weight gain prevention is a global public health priority to address escalating adiposity in
adults. This review evaluates the efficacy of weight gain prevention trials targeting adults …

Objective To systematically review and describe currently available approaches to
supporting maintenance of weight loss in obese adults and to assess the evidence for the …

The majority of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese, and weight loss is a
recommended treatment strategy. A systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to …

Background Once weight loss is achieved, the challenge is to maintain this benefit. This
review reports on the effectiveness of programs for weight-loss maintenance, as part of a …

Abstract Purpose of Review As a chronic and relapsing disease, obesity impairs metabolism
and causes cardiovascular diseases. Although behavioral modification is important for the …