Direct comparisons of commercial weight-loss programs on weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure: a systematic review

Direct comparisons of commercial weight-loss programs on weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure: a systematic review

Abstract Background Obesity is common in the U.S. and many individuals turn to commercial programs to lose weight. Our objective was to directly compare weight loss, waist circumference, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP) outcomes between commercially available weight-loss programs...

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Main Authors: Rachit M. Vakil, Ruchi S. Doshi, Ambereen K. Mehta, Zoobia W. Chaudhry, David K. Jacobs, Clare J. Lee, Sara N. Bleich, Jeanne M. Clark, Kimberly A. Gudzune
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Commercial weight-loss programs
Weight loss
Waist circumference
Blood pressure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3112-z

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