Open AccessDietary Interventions for Weight Loss
Author(s) -
Izabela Kerner
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
singapore family physician
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0377-5305
DOI - 10.33591/sfp.47.5.u4
Subject(s) - weight loss , psychological intervention , low calorie diet , medicine , calorie , obesity , calorie restriction , clinical practice , intensive care medicine , environmental health , gerontology , endocrinology , physical therapy , nursing
Obesity is a complex and chronic condition that requires continuing care. A variety of diet plans are available for use in the clinical setting. Exactly what type of diet may be most beneficial remains controversial. Numerous clinical trials have been carried out over the years comparing an array of dietary interventions for weight loss, including calorie restriction diets, altered macronutrient composition diets or specific dietary patterns. This paper will provide an overview of the evidence-based dietary interventions for clinical practice.