Abstract
The goal of this systematic review of literature is to determine the efficacy of behavioral weight loss programs at reducing weight and maintaining weight loss. The review of literature consists of articles focusing on the Health Management Resources (HMR) behavioral weight loss program focusing on specific aspects within the weight loss program and how they contribute to overall weight loss and weight maintenance
Highlights
Obesity is an increasing problem in the United States
When compared to other diet options, the retrospective chart review performed by Rohrer et al [3] found that subjects enrolled in the Health Management Resources (HMR) group lost an average of 18.8 kilograms after one year compared to the self reported 0.87 kilogram gain reported by the subjects dieting on their own
The USPSTF in 2012 found, “adequate evidence that intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions for obese adults can lead to weight loss, as well as improved glucose tolerance and other physiologic risk factors for cardiovascular disease”
Summary
Obesity is an increasing problem in the United States. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) more than one-third of U.S adults (35.7%) are obese. In order to be considered a complete behavioral weight loss program, the following must be included: providing a comprehensive diet and lifestyle education program, offering multiple education and support sessions, promoting physical activity, the use of self-monitoring and record keeping, and a maintenance component [2].
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