A systematic review of the interventions for the prevention and treatment of obesity, and the maintenance of weight loss

A-M. Glenny, S. O'Meara

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Abstract

This review was commissioned by the Research and Development Division of the Department of Health to inform the work of the Nutrition Unit by identifying the current state of knowledge of obesity, and to highlight future research needs. The document aims to summarise the evidence about the effectiveness of interventions in preventing and treating obesity, and the maintenance of weight loss, from randomised controlled trials. It focuses on behavioural, dietary, exercise, surgical, pharmacological and complementary interventions.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationYork, UK
PublisherNHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Number of pages160
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1997

Publication series

NameCRD Report
PublisherNHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination

Bibliographical note

© 1997 NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York.

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