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Behavioral treatment of obesity.
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INTRODUCTION Behavioral (or lifestyle) interventions are considered the cornerstone of obesity treatment. These programs are designed to produce long-term weight losses through changes in diet and physical activity. Behavioral approaches form the basis for the prevention and treatment of obesity in both children and adults. In addition, they are critical components of pharmacological and surgic...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0002-9165,1938-3207
DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/82.1.230s