Background Discerning the determinants of weight loss maintenance is important in the
planning of future interventions and policies regarding overweight and obesity. We have …

Abstract Purpose of Review While obesity-related comorbidities are frequently addressed
and treated in primary care (PC), obesity itself is undertreated. We review the current …

BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined the weight-control practices that promote
weight loss and weight-loss maintenance in the same sample. PURPOSE: To examine …

Purpose: Weight loss is critical in the fight against obesity yet only about 20% of individuals
maintain weight loss long term. This review examines the psychological factors influencing …

Obesity and its relationship to hypertension is growing worldwide and is considered today to
be a pandemic. This article focuses on the impact of obesity and hypertension on the …

Background: The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) was established to examine
characteristics of successful weight loss maintainers. This study compares the diet and …

The prevalence of obesity in the United States and the world has risen to
epidemic/pandemic proportions. This increase has occurred despite efforts by healthcare …

Objective Face‐to‐face (FTF) weight management is costly and presents barriers for
individuals seeking treatment; thus, alternate delivery systems are needed. The objective of …

Purpose: We sought to identify patient-reported barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and
physical activity among patients before or after knee arthroplasty. Materials and methods …

Weight loss maintenance is a significant challenge in obesity treatment. During maintenance
the “costs” of adhering to weight management behaviors may outweigh the “benefits.” This …