Does the method of weight loss effect long-term changes in weight, body composition or chronic disease risk factors in overweight or obese adults? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Differences in biological changes from weight loss by energy restriction and/or exercise may be associated with differences in long-term weight loss/regain.

Objective

To assess the effect of weight loss method on long-term changes in weight, body composition and chronic disease risk factors.

Data sources

PubMed and Embase were searched (January 1990-October 2013) for studies with data on the effect of energy restriction, exercise (aerobic and resistance) on long-term weight loss. Twenty articles were included in this review.

Study eligibility criteria

Primary source, peer reviewed randomized trials published in English with an active weight loss period of >6 months, or active weight loss with a follow-up period of any duration, conducted in overweigh

SUBMITTER: Washburn RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4198137 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature