Factors common to successful therapy for the obese patient
- 1 March 1991
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Vol. 23 (3) , 292???297-7
- https://doi.org/10.1249/00005768-199103000-00005
Abstract
S rates by examining the factors associated with success or relapse. An emphasis on exercise and prescribing more gradual changes in diet and exercise appears to be associated with better outcomes. There may be a need to conceptualize obesity as a food dependency disorder not amenable to self-control strategies. External social control through peer support groups may be indicated to help patients through temptations. ©1991The American College of Sports Medicine...Keywords
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