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#352: Do Diets Even Work in the Long-term? - A Look at Weight Loss Maintenance

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Long-Term Effectiveness and Factors in Weight Loss Maintenance

This chapter explores the long-term effectiveness of weight loss interventions, focusing on the Look AHEAD trial and the National Weight Control Registry. It discusses the stabilizing effect on weight loss between years four and eight, the importance of behavioral and social support, and the relationship between initial weight loss and long-term maintenance. The chapter also highlights studies on different rates of weight loss and factors that contribute to successful weight loss maintenance.

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