Objective Providing portion‐controlled prepackaged foods in a behavioral counseling
intervention may promote more weight and fat loss than a standard self‐selected diet …

Larger portion sizes increase energy intake, yet it is unclear whether single-serving
packages can reduce intake. This study examined the effects of providing breakfast foods in …

Background Visceral adipose tissue is more metabolically active than other fat depots and is
more closely associated with obesity-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and …

Systematic studies have shown that providing individuals with larger portions of foods and
beverages leads to substantial increases in energy intake. The effect is sustained over …

Aim: This study assessed the efficacy of a weight‐loss diet by using packaged portion‐
controlled entrees vs. a self‐selected diet based on the United States Department of …

Background Behavioural weight‐loss interventions utilising portion‐controlled meals (PCM
s) produce significant decreases in weight. However, their impact on diet quality during …

Results: The trajectories showed that the Pre-portioned Foods Group initially lost weight at a
greater rate than the other two groups (P= 0.021), but subsequently regained weight at a …

Context The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States remains high.
Commercial weight loss programs may contribute to efforts to reduce the prevalence of …

Objective To examine changes in weight and related outcomes in response to a commercial
weight loss program compared to a self-directed diet in adults with overweight or obesity …

Intervention strategies used in weight‐control programs typically rely on participants to make
behavior changes on their own. Better results might be achieved if more direct approaches …