Diet Types > 6 Months

432 papers on diet types > 6 months

← Back to Paper Database

10 Top Tips (Habit Formation)

Reference Title Journal
Beeken, RJ (2017) A brief intervention for weight control based on habit-formation theory delivered through primary… Int J Obes Full
Lally, P (2008) Healthy habits: efficacy of simple advice on weight control based on habit-formation model Int J Obes Full

Alternate Day Fasting

Reference Title Journal
Trepanowski, JF (2017) Effect of alternate-day fasting on weight loss, weight maintenance, and cardioprotection among me… JAMA Intern Med Full
Rynders, CA (2019) Effectiveness of intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding compared to continuous energy r… Nutrients Full
Kroeger, CM (2018) Eating behavior traits of successful weight losers during 12 months of alternate-day fasting: an… Nutr Health Full

Behavior Modification Intensive Lifestyle Training

Reference Title Journal
Abramson, EE (1973) A review of the behavioral approaches to weight control Behav Res Ther Abs
Abramson, EE (1977) Behavioral approaches to weight control: an updated review Behav Res Ther Abs
Ades, PA (2015) A lifestyle program of exercise and weight loss is effective in preventing and treating type 2 di… Prev Med Full
Aldana, SG (2007) The effects of an intensive lifestyle modification program on carotid artery intima-media thickne… Health Promotion Abs
Ashley, JM (2001) Meal replacements in weight intervention Obes Res Full
Ayyad & Andersen (2000) Long-term efficacy of dietary treatment of obesity: a systematic review of studies published betw… Obes Rev Abs
Bjorvell & Rossner (1985) Long-term treatment of severe obesity: four years follow-up results of combined behavioural modif… BMJ Link
Brightwell & Sloan (1977) Long-term results of behavior therapy for obesity Behavior Therap Abs
Brownell & Jeffery (1987) Improving long-term weight loss: pushing the limits of treatment Behavior Therap Abs
Brownell, KD (1982) Obesity: understanding and treating a serious, prevalent, and refractory disorder J Consult Clin Psychol Abs
Brown, T (2009) Systematic review of long-term lifestyle interventions to prevent weight gain and morbidity in ad… Obes Rev Link
Burke, V (2002) An innovative program for changing health behaviors Asian Pacific J Clin Nutr Full
Cradock, KA (2017) Diet behavior change techniques in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Diabetes Care Full
Dansinger, ML (2007) Meta-analysis: the effect of dietary counseling for weight loss Ann Intern Med Abs
Djuric, Z (2002) Combining weight-loss counseling with Weight Watchers plan for obese breast cancer survivors. Obes Res Full
Douketis, JD (2005) Systematic review of long-term weight loss studies in obese adults: clinical significance and app… Int J Obes Full
Dubbert, PM (1984) Goal-setting and spouse involvement in the treatment of obesity Behav Res Ther Abs
Dutton, G (2014) A randomized trial comparing weight loss treatment delivered in large versus small groups Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act Full
Elmer, PJ (2006) Effects of comprehensive lifestyle modification on diet, weight, physical fitness, and blood pres… Ann Intern Med Abs
Epstein, LH (1994) Ten-year outcomes of behavioral family-based treatment for childhood obesity Health Pysch Abs
Foreyt & Goodrick (1994) Impact of behavior therapy on weight loss Am J Health Promot Abs
Franz, MJ (2007) Weight-Loss Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Weight-Loss Clinical Trials with a… J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Franz, MJ (2015) Lifestyle weight-loss intervention outcomes in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes:… J Acad Nutr Diet Abs
Freedman, MR (2000) Popular Diets: A Scientific Review Obes Res Full
Galani & Schneider (2007) Prevention and treatment of obesity with lifestyle interventions: review and meta-analysis Int J Public Health Abs
Gotestam, KG (1979) A three year follow-up of a behavioral treatment for obesity Addict Behav Abs
Graham, LE (1983) Five-year follow-up to a behavioral weight-loss program J Consult Clin Pyschol Abs
Groeneveld, IF (2010) Lifesytle-focused interventions at the workplace to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease - a… Scan J Work Environ Health Full
Gudzune, KA (2015) Efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs: an updated systematic review Annal Intern Med Full
Hall, SM (1973) Behavioral treatment of obesity: two year follow-up Behav Res Ther Abs
Hanson, RW (1976) Use of programmed instruction in teaching self-management skills in overweight adults Behav Therapy Abs
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014) Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat… Obes Rev Abs
Harvey-Berino, J (2002) Does using the Internet facilitate the maintenance of weight loss? Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord Full
Hensrud, DD (2001) Dietary treatment and long-term weight loss and maintenace in type 2 diabetes Obes Res Full
Heymsfield & Wadden (2017) Mechanisms, pathophysiology, and management of obesity NEJM Abs
Hoy, MK (2009) Implementing a low-fat eating plan in the Women’s Intervention Nutrition Study J Am Diet Assoc Full
Jeffery, RW (1993) Strengthening behavioral interventions for weight loss: a randomized trial of food provision and… J Consult Clin Pyschol Abs
Jeffrey, RW (2000) Long-term maintenance of weight loss: Current Status Health Psychology Abs
Jensen, MD (2014) 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults: a report of th… Circulation Full
Johns, DJ (2014) Diet or exercise interventions vs. combined behavioural weight management programs: A systematic… J Acad Nutr Diet Full
Jordan, HA (1985) Patterns of weight change: the interval 6 to 10 years after initial weight loss in a cognitive-be… Psychol Rep Abs
Keyserling, TC (2008) Randomized trial of a clinic-based, community-supported, lifestyle intervention to improve physic… Prev Med Abs
Kirk, SF (2012) Effective weight management practice: a review of the lifestyle intervention evidence Int J Obes Full
Kirschenbaum, DS (1985) Behavioral treatment of adult obesity: attentional controls and 2-year follow-up Behav Res Ther Abs
Kong, A (2012) Self-monitoring and eating-related behaviors are associated with 12-month weight loss in postmeno… J Acad Nutr Diet Full
Kumanyika, SK (2005) Outpatient weight management in African-Americans: the Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Program (HELP… Prev Med Abs
Liu, H (2015) Effectiveness of a public dietitian-led diabetes nutrition intervention on glycemic control in a… Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Full
Look AHEAD Res Group (2014) Eight-year weight losses with an intensive lifestyle intervention Obesity Full
Loveman, E (2011) The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of long-term weight management schemes for adul… Health Technol Assess Full
Manning, RM (1998) The comparison of four weight reduction strategies aimed at overweight patients with diabetes mel… Diabetic Med Abs
Michie, S (2013) The behavior change technique taxonomy (v1) of 93 hierarchically clustered techniques: building a… Ann Behav Med Abs
Middleton, KM (2012) The impact of extended care on the long-term maintenance of weight loss: A systematic review and… Obes Rev Abs
Miura, J (1989) The long-term effectiveness of combined therapy by behaviour modification and very-low-calorie di… Int J Obes Abs
Nunn, RG (1992) 2.5 years follow-up of weight and body mass index values in the Weight Control for Life! Program:… Addict Behav Abs
Ornish, D (1990) Can lifestyle changes reverse coronary heart disease? Lancet Abs
Ornish, D (1998) Intensive lifesytle changes for reversal of coronary heart disease JAMA Full
Ost & Gotestam (1976) Behavioral and pharamacological treatment for obesity: An experimental comparison Addict Behav Abs
Perri, MG (1986) Enhancing the efficacy of behavior therapy for obesity: effects of aerobic exercise and a multico… J Consult Clin Pyschol Abs
Perri, MG (1998) The maintenance of treatment effects in the long-term management of obesity Clinical Psychol Sci Prac Abs
Pinto, AM (2013) Combining behavioral weight loss treatment and a commercial program: a randomized clinical trial Obesity Full
Pritchard, DA (1999) Nutritional counseling in general practice: A cost-effective analysis J Epidemiol Community Health Full
Ramirez, EM (2001) A comparison of weight control and weight control plus body image therapy for obese men and women J Consul Clin Psychol Abs
Rapport, L (2000) Evaluation of a modified cognitive-behavioural programme for weight management Int J Obes Relat Meta Abs
Sbrocco, T (1999) Behavioral choice treatment promotes continuing weight loss: Preliminary results of a cognitive-b… J Consul Clin Psychol Abs
Sherwood, NE (2006) Mail and phone interventions for weight loss in a managed-care setting: weigh-to-be 2-year outcomes Int J Obes Full
Simpson, SA (2011) What is the most effective way to maintain weight loss in adults BMJ Abs
Stalonas, PM (1984) Do behavioral treatments of obesity last? A five-year follow-up investigation Addict Behav Abs
Stuart, RB (1967) Behavioral control of overeating Behav Res Ther Abs
Svetkey, L (2008) Comparison of Strategies for Sustaining Weight Loss: The Weight Loss Maintenance Randomized Contr… JAMA Full
Talib, R (1997) The effectiveness of group dietary counselling among non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NID… Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Full
Viegener, BJ (1990) Effects of an intermittent, low-fat, low-calorie diet in the behavioral treatment of obesity Behavior Therapy Abs
Wadden, TA (1988) Three-year follow-up of the treatment of obesity by very low calorie diet, behavior therapy, and… J Consulting Clin Psych Abs
Wadden, TA (2005) Randomized trial of lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy for obesity NEJM Full
Wadden, TA (2009) One-year weight losses in the Look AHEAD study: factors associated with success Obesity Full
Yamaoka & Tango (2012) Effects of a lifestyle modification on metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Med Full
Tronieri, JS (2018) A randomized trial of lorcaserin and lifestyle counseling for maintaining weight loss achieved wi… Obesity Full
Johnson, WD (2011) Incremental weight loss improves cardiometabolic risk in extremely obese adults Am J Med Full
Rothberg, E (2017) Impact of weight loss on waist circumference and the components of the metabolic syndrome BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care Full
Goodrick, GK (1998) Nondieting versus dieting treatment for overweight binge-eating women J Consult Clin Psychol Abs
Annunziato, RA (2009) A randomized trial examing differential meal replacement adherence in a weight loss maintenance p… Eating Behaviors Abs
Forman, EM (2013) The Mind Your Health Project: A randomized controlled trial of an innovative behavioral treatment… Obesity Full
Jakicic, JM (2012) Effect of a stepped-care intervention approach on weight loss in adults. A randomized clinical trial JAMA Full
Unick, JL (2013) The long-term effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention in severely obese individuals Am J Med Full
Wing, RR (2010) Long-term effects of a lifestyle intervention on weight and cardiovascular risk factors in indivi… Ann Intern Med Full
Ritzwoller, DP (2013) Economic analyses of the Be Fit Be Well Program: A weight loss program for community health centers Gen Med Full
Jeffrey, RW (1984) Correlates of weight loss and its maintenance over two years of follow-up among middle-aged men Prev Med Abs
Simkin-Silverman, LR (2003) Lifestyle intervention can prevent weight gain during menopause: results from a 5-year randomized… Ann Behav Med Abs
Bjorvell & Rossner (1992) A ten-year follow-up of weight change in severely obese subjects treated in a combined behavioura… Int J Obes Abs
Butryn, ML (2017) Efficacy of environmental and acceptance-based enhancements to behavioral weight loss treatment:… Obesity Full
Riebe, D (2005) Long-term maintenance of exercise and healthy eating behaviors in overweight adults Prev Med Abs
Cooper, Z (2010) Testing a new cognitive behavioural treatment for obesity: a randomized controlled trial with thr… Behav Res Ther Full
Silva, MN (2010) Using self-determination theory to promote physical activity and weight control: a randomized con… J Behav Med Abs
Villareal, DT (2011) Weight loss, exercise, or both and physical function in obese older adults NEJM Full
Lowe, MR (2018) Evaluation of meal replacements and a home food environment intervention for long-term weight los… Am J Clin Nutr Full
Xu, DF (2013) Effects of lifestyle intervention and meal replacement on glycaemic and body-weight control in Ch… Br J Nutr Full
Rolls, BJ (2017) Does the incorporation of portion-control strategies in a behavioral program improve weight loss… Int J Obes Full
Kent, L (2013) Long-term effectiveness of the community-based Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) lifesty… BMJ Open Full

Blood Type Diets (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Cusack, L (2013) Blood type diets lack supporting evidence: a systematic review Am J Clin Nutr Full
Wang, J (2014) ABO genotype, ‘blood-type’ diet and cardiometabolic risk factors PLOS ONE Full
Wang, J (2018) ABO genotype does not modify the association between the “Blood-Type” diet and biomarkers of card… J Nutr Full
Smith, S (2018) Association of ABO blood group and body mass index: a cross-sectional study from a Ghanaian popul… J Nutr Metab Full

Church Faith-Based Interventions

Reference Title Journal
Cowart, LW (2010) Designing and pilot-testing a church-based community program to reduce obesity among African Amer… ABNF Journal Abs
Fitzgibbon, ML (2010) Obesity reduction black intervention trial (ORBIT): 18-month results Obesity Full
Goldfinger, JZ (2008) Project HEAL: peer education leads to weight loss in Harlem J Health Care Poor Underserved Full
Sbrocco, T (2005) Church-based obesity treatment for African-American women improves adherence Ethn Dis Full
Timmins, SM (2015) Review and evaluation of faith-based weight management interventions that target African American… J Relig Health Abs

Comprehensive Reviews of Multiple Diets

Reference Title Journal
Clifton, PM (2017) Assessing the evidence for weight loss strategies in people with and without type 2 diabetes World J Diabetes Full
Dinu, M (2020) Effects of popular diets on anthropometric and cardiometabolic parameters: an umbrella review of… Adv Nutr Abs
Freire, R (2020) Scientific evidence of diets for weight loss: different macronutrient composition, intermittent f… Nutrition Abs
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Johansson, K (2014) Effects of anti-obesity drugs, diet, and exercise on weight-loss maintenance after a very-low-cal… Am J Clin Nutr Full
Wadden, TA (2012) Lifestyle modification for obesity. New developments in diet, physical activity, and behavior the… Circulation Full
Yannakoulia, M (2019) Dietary modifications for weight loss and weight loss maintenance Metabolism Abs

DASH

Reference Title Journal
Azadbakht, L (2005) Beneficial effects of a dietary approaches to stop hypertension eating plan on features of the me… Diabetes Care Full
Bray & Siri-Tarino (2016) The role of macronutrient content in the diet for weight management Endo Metab Clinics Abs
Douketis, JD (2005) Systematic review of long-term weight loss studies in obese adults: clinical significance and app… Int J Obes Full
Eckel, RH (2013) American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. 2013… Circulation Full
Elmer, PJ (2006) Effects of comprehensive lifestyle modification on diet, weight, physical fitness, and blood pres… Ann Intern Med Abs
Goldstein, T (2011) The effect of a low carbohydrate, energy-unrestricted diet in obese type 2 diabetic patients–a r… e-SPEN Abs
Jensen, MD (2014) 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults: a report of th… Circulation Full
Katz & Meller (2014) Can we say what diet is best for health? Ann Rev Public Health Full
Nazare, JA (2013) Changes in both global diet quality and physical activity level synergistically reduce visceral a… J Nutr Full
Wingo, BC (2013) Self-efficacy as a predictor of weight change and behavior change in the PREMIER Trial J Nutr Educ Behav Abs
Svetkey, L (2003) PREMIER: a clinical trial of comprehensive lifestyle modification for blood pressure control: rat… Ann Epidemiol Abs
Appel, LJ (2003) Effects of comprehensive lifestyle modification on blood pressure control: main results of the PR… JAMA Full
Moore, TJ (2008) Weight, blood pressure, and dietary benefits after 12 months of a web-based nutrition education p… J Med Internet Res Full
Dinu, M (2020) Effects of popular diets on anthropometric and cardiometabolic parameters: an umbrella review of… Adv Nutr Full
Soltani, S (2016) The effect of dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet on weight and body composition… Obes Rev Abs
Racine, EF (2012) The influence of home-delivered dietary approaches to stop hypertension meals on body mass index,… J Acad Nutr Diet Abs

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

Reference Title Journal
Ackermann, RT (2008) Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program into the community - The DEPLOY Study Am J Prev Med Full
Diabetes Prevention Research Group (2002) Reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin NEJM Full
Eriksson, MK (2009) A 3-year randomized trial of lifestyle intervention for cardiovascular risk reduction in the prim… PLOS ONE Full
Kuller, LH (2012) The women on the move through activity and nutrition (WOMAN) study: final 48-month results Obesity Full
Lindstrom, J (2003) The Finnish diabetes prevention study (DPS): lifestyle intervention and 3-year results on diet an… Diabetes Care Full
Ma, J (2013) Translating the diabetes prevention program lifestyle intervention for weight loss into primary care JAMA Int Med Full
Miller, CK (2015) Early weight loss success identifies nonresponders following a lifestyle intervention in a worksi… J Acad Nutr Diet Full
Penn, L (2009) Prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults with impaired glucose tolerance: the European Diabetes Pr… BMC Public Health Full
Spring, B (2017) Effects of an abbreviated obesity intervention supported by mobile technology: the ENGAGED random… Obesity Full
Xiao, L (2013) Two-year weight-loss maintenance in primary care-based Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle inte… Nutr Diab Full

Energy Density

Reference Title Journal
Annunziato, RA (2009) A randomized trial examing differential meal replacement adherence in a weight loss maintenance p… Eating Behaviors Abs
Perez-Escamilla, R (2012) Dietary energy density and body weight in adults and children: a systematic review J Acad Nutr Diet Full
Raynor, HA (2012) Limiting variety in non-nutrient-dense, energy-dense foods during a lifestyle intervention: a ran… Am J Clin Nutr Full
Rolls, BJ (2005) Provision of foods differing in energy density affects long-term weight loss Obes Res Full

Fasting

Reference Title Journal
Cahill, GF (1970) Starvation in man NEJM Abs
Cahill, GF (2006) Fuel metabolism in starvation Ann Nutr Rev Abs
Johnstone, AM (2007) Fasting – the ultimate diet? Obes Rev Full
Johnstone, A (2015) Fasting for weight loss: an effective strategy or latest dieting trend? Int J Obes Full
Speakman, JR (2012) Sex- and age-related mortality profiles during famine: testing the ‘body fat’ hypothesis J Biosos Sci Abs
Spencer & Durh (1968) Death during therapeutic starvation for obesity Lancet Abs
Stewart & Fleming (1973) Features of a successful therapeutic fast of 382 days duration Postgrad Med Full
Thomson, TJ (1966) Treatment of obesity by total fasting for up to 249 days Lancet Abs
Altun, G (2004) Deaths due to hunger strike: post mortem findings Foren Sci Int Abs

Food Environment Training

Reference Title Journal
Butryn, ML (2017) Efficacy of environmental and acceptance-based enhancements to behavioral weight loss treatment:… Obesity Full
Gorin, AA (2013) Randomized controlled trial of a comprehensive home environment-focused weight loss program for a… Health Psychol Full
Kegler, MC (2016) Impact of improving home environments on energy intake and physical activity: a randomized contro… Am J Public Health Full
Lowe, MR (2018) Evaluation of meal replacements and a home food environment intervention for long-term weight los… Am J Clin Nutr Full

Food Provision

Reference Title Journal
Arciero, PJ (2016) Protein-pacing caloric restriction enhances body composition similarly in obese men and women dur… Nutrients Full
Ash, S (2003) Effect of intensive dietetic interventions on weight and glycemic control in overweight men with… Int J Obes Full
Beavers, KM (2011) Is lost lean mass from intentional weight loss recovered during weight regain in postmenopausal w… Am J Clin Nutr Full
Byrne, NM (2017) Intermittent energy restriction improves weight loss efficiency in obese men: the MATADOR study Obesity Full
Cleanthous, X (2007) Weight loss maintenance in women 3 years after following a 12-week structured weight loss program Obesity Res Clin Pract Abs
Das, SK (2007) Long-term effects of 2 energy-restricted diets differing in glycemic load on dietary adherence, b… Am J Clin Nutr Full
Das, SK (2009) Low or moderate dietary energy restriction for long-term weight loss: what works best? Obesity Full
Ditschuneit, HH (2001) Value of structured meals for weight management: risk factors and long-term weight maintenance Obes Res Full
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Hensrud, DD (1995) Relationship of co-morbidities of obesity to weight loss and four-year weight maintenace/rebound Obes Res Full
Hensrud, DD (2001) Dietary treatment and long-term weight loss and maintenance in type 2 diabetes Obes Res Full
Jeffery & Wing (1995) Long-term effects of interventions for weight loss using food provision and monetary incentives J Consult Clin Pyschol Abs
Jeffery, RW (1993) Strengthening behavioral interventions for weight loss: a randomized trial of food provision and… J Consult Clin Pyschol Abs
Moreno, B (2014) Comparison of a very low-calorie-ketogenic diet with a standard low-calorie diet in the treatment… Endocrine Abs
Nunn, RG (1992) 2.5 years follow-up of weight and body mass index values in the Weight Control for Life! Program:… Addict Behav Abs
Sherwood, NE (2016) The BestFIT trial: a SMART approach to developing individualized weight loss treatments Contemp Clin Trials Full
Thom & Lean (2017) Is there an optimal diet for weight management and metabolic health? Gastroenterology Abs
Tronieri, JS (2018) A randomized trial of lorcaserin and lifestyle counseling for maintaining weight loss achieved wi… Obesity Abs
Tsai & Wadden (2005) Systematic review: an evaluation of major commercial weight loss programs in the United States Ann Intern Med Abs
Vakil, RM (2016) Direct comparisons of commercial weight-loss programs on weight, waist circumference, and blood p… BMC Public Health Full
Wadden, TA (1997) Exercise in the treatment of obesity. Effects of four interventions on body composition, resting… J Consult Clin Psychol Abs
Wibisono, C (2016) Impact of food supplementation on weight loss in randomised-controlled dietary intervention trial… Br J Nutr Full
Wing & Jeffery (2001) Food provision as a strategy to promote weight loss Obes Res Full
Wing, RR (1996) Food provision vs structured meal plans in the behavioral treatment of obesity Int J Obes Abs

HMR

Reference Title Journal
Anderson, JW (1999) Long-term weight maintenance after an intensive weight-loss program Am J Coll Nutr Abs
Anderson, JW (1992) Weight loss and 2y follow-up for 80 morbidly obese patients treated with intensive very-low-calor… Am J Clin Nutr Abs
Anderson, JW (1991) Safety and effectiveness of a multidisciplinary very-low-calorie diet program for selected obese… J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Anderson, JW (1999) Long-term weight maintenance after an intensive weight-loss program Am J Coll Nutr Abs
Anderson, JW (2007) Weight loss and long-term follow-up of severely obese individuals treated with an intensive behav… Int J Obes Full
Daly, A (2000) Successful long-term maintenance of substantial weight loss: one program’s experience J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Hartman, WM (1993) Long-term maintenance of weight loss following supplemented fasting Int J Eat Disord Abs

Health Coaching

Reference Title Journal
Svetkey, LP (2015) Cell phone intervention for you (CITY): a randomized, controlled trial of behavioral weight loss… Obesity Full

High Fiber

Reference Title Journal
Barnard, RJ (1983) Long-term use of a high-complex-carbohydrate, high-fiber, low-fat diet and exercise in the treatm… Diabetes Care Abs
Herbert, JR (2001) Change in women’s diet and body mass following intensive intervention for early-state breast cancer J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Lanza, E (2001) Implementation of a 4-y, highfiber, high-fruit-and-vegetable, low-fat dietary intervention: resul… AJCN Full
Lanza, E (2007) Continued follow-up study: no effect of a low-fat, high-fiber, high-fruit, and -vegetable diet on… Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev Full
McAuley, KA (2006) Long-term effects of popular dietary approaches on weight loss and features of insulin resistance Int J Obes Full
Melberg, C (2014) Long-term effects of a Palaeolithic-type diet in obese postmenopausal women: a 2-year randomized… EJCN Full
Pasman, WJ (1997) The effectivenss of long-term fibre supplementation on weight maintenance in weight reduced women Int J Obes Full
Pierce, JP (2007) Influence of a diet very high in vegetables, fruit, and fiber and low in fat on prognosis followi… JAMA Full
Schatzkin, A (2000) Lack of effect of a low-fat, high-fiber diet on the recurrence of colorectal adenomas. Polyp Prev… NEJM Full
Singh, RM (1992) Randomized controlled trial of cardioprotective diet in patients with recent acute myocardial inf… Br Med J Full
Fitzgibbon, ML (2010) Obesity reduction black intervention trial (ORBIT): 18-month results Obesity Full

High Unsaturated Fat

Reference Title Journal
Due, A (2008) Comparison of the effects on insulin resistance and glucose tolerance of 6-mo high monounsaturate… AJCN Full
Due, A (2008) Comparison of 3 ad libitum diets for weight loss-maintenance, risk of cardiovascular disease, and… AJCN Full
Franz, MJ (2015) Lifestyle weight-loss intervention outcomes in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes:… J Acad Nutr Diet Abs
Lim, SS (2010) Long-term effects of a low carbohydrate, low fat or high unsaturated fat diet compared to a no-in… Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis Abs
Pilkington, TR (1960) Practical diets for lowering serum lipids BMJ Full
Johnson, WD (2011) Incremental weight loss improves cardiometabolic risk in extremely obese adults Am J Med Full

Intermittent Energy Restriction

Reference Title Journal
Arguin, H (2012) Short-and long-term effects of continuous versus intermittent restrictive diet approaches on body… Menopause Abs
Ash, S (2003) Effect of intensive dietetic interventions on weight and glycemic control in overweight men with… Int J Obes Abs
Christensen, P (2017) Long-term intervention with weight loss in patients with concomitant obesity and knee osteoarthri… AJCN Full
Davis, CS (2016) Intermittent energy restriction and weight loss: a systematic review EJCN Abs
Harris, L (2017) Short-term intermittent energy restriction interventions for weight management: a systematic revi… Obes Rev Full
Headland, M (2016) Weight-loss outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of intermittent energy restriction tr… Nutrients Full
Keogh, JB (2014) Effect of intermittent compared to continuous energy restriction on short-term weight loss and lo… Clin Obes Abs
Lantz, H (2003) Intermittent vs on-demand use of very low calorie diet: A randomized 2-year clinical trial J Intern Med Full
Rossner & Flaten (1997) VLCD versus LCD in long-term treatment of obesity Int J Obes Abs
Rossner, S (1998) Intermittent vs continuous VLCD therapy in obesity treatment Int J Obes Abs
Seimon, RV (2015) Do intermittent diets provide physiological benefits over continous diets for weight loss? A syst… Mol Cell Endocrinol Abs
Smith & Wing (1991) Diminished weight loss and behavioral compliance during repeated diets in obese patients with typ… Health Psychol Abs
Thom & Lean (2017) Is there an optimal diet for weight management and metabolic health? Gastroenterology Abs
Viegener, BJ (1990) Effects of an intermittent, low-fat, low-calorie diet in the behavioral treatment of obesity Behavior Therapy Abs
Wadden, TA (1994) One-year behavioral treatment of obesity: comparison of moderate and severe caloric restriction a… J Consulting Clin Psych Abs
Wing, RR (1994) Year-long weight loss treatment for obese patients with type II diabetes: does including an inter… Amer J Med Abs
Gabel, K (2019) Differential effects of alternate-day fasting versus daily calorie restriction on insulin resistance Obesity Full
Schubel, R (2018) Effects of intermittent and continuous calorie restriction on body weight and metabolism over 50… Am J Clin Nutr Full
Sundfor, TM (2018) Effect of intermittent versus continuous energy restriciton on weight loss, maintenance and cardi… Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis Abs
Byrne, NM (2017) Intermittent energy restriction improves weight loss efficiency in obese men: the MATADOR study Obesity Full
Levy, RL (2010) Maintenance-tailored therapy vs. standard behavior therapy for 30-month maintenance of weight loss Prev Med Full
Dinu, M (2020) Effects of popular diets on anthropometric and cardiometabolic parameters: an umbrella review of… Adv Nutr Abs
Roman, YM (2018) Effects of intermittent versus continuous dieting on weight and body composition in obese and ove… Int J Obes Abs
Schwingshack, L (2020) Impact of intermittent energy restriction on anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease mar… Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr Abs

Intuitive Eating & Acceptance-Based Behavioral

Reference Title Journal
Bacon, L (2005) Size acceptance and intuitive eating improve health for obese, female chronic dieters J Am Diet Assoc Full
Butryn, ML (2017) Efficacy of environmental and acceptance-based enhancements to behavioral weight loss treatment:… Obesity Full
Forman, EM (2013) The Mind Your Health Project: A randomized controlled trial of an innovative behavioral treatment… Obesity Full
Forman, EM (2008) An open trial of an acceptance-based behavioral intervention for weight loss Cogn Behav Pract Abs
Mensinger, JL (2016) A weight-neutral versus weight-loss approach for health promotion in women with high BMI: a rando… Appetite Abs
Niemeier, HM (2012) An acceptance-based behavioral intervention for weight loss: a pilot study Behav Ther Full
Sherwood, NE (2016) The BestFIT trial: a SMART approach to developing individualized weight loss treatments Contemp Clin Trials Full

Jaw Fixation

Reference Title Journal
Bjorvell & Rossner (1985) Long-term treatment of severe obesity: four years follow-up results of combined behavioural modif… BMJ Full

Jenny Craig

Reference Title Journal
Bray & Siri-Tarino (2016) The role of macronutrient content in the diet for weight management Endo Metab Clinics Abs
Finkelstein & Kruger (2014) Meta- and cost-effectiveness analysis of commercial weight loss strategies Obesity Full
Finley, CE (2007) Retention rates and weight loss in a commercial weight loss program Int J Obesity Full
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014) Behavioral weight management programmes for adults assessed by trials conducted in everyday conte… Obes Rev Full
Gudzune, KA (2015) Efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs: an updated systematic review Annal Intern Med Full
Johnson, BC (2014) Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis JAMA Full
McEvedy, SM (2017) Ineffectiveness of commercial weight-loss programs for achieving modest but meaningful weight los… J Health Psych Abs
Rock, CL (2007) Randomized trial of a multifaceted commercial weight loss program Obesity Full
Rock, CL (2010) Effect of a free prepared meal and incentivized weight loss program on weight loss and weight los… JAMA Full
Tsai & Wadden (2005) Systematic review: an evaluation of major commercial weight loss programs in the United States Ann Intern Med Abs
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Wolfe, BL (1992) Long-term maintenance following attainment of goal weight: a preliminary investigation Addict Behav Abs

Limiting Variety

Reference Title Journal
Raynor, HA (2012) Limiting variety in non-nutrient-dense, energy-dense foods during a lifestyle intervention: a ran… Am J Clin Nutr Full

Male Only Weight Loss Programs

Reference Title Journal
Young, MD (2012) Effectiveness of male-only weight loss and weight loss maintenance interventions: a systematic re… Obes Rev Abs

Meal Frequency

Reference Title Journal
Arciero, PJ (2016) Protein-pacing caloric restriction enhances body composition similarly in obese men and women dur… Nutrients Full
Forslund, HB (2008) Should snacks be recommended in obesity treatment? A 1-year randomized clinical trial EJCN Full
Schoenfeld, BJ (2015) Effects of meal frequency on weight loss and body composition: a meta-analysis Nutr Rev Full

Meal Replacement

Reference Title Journal
Annunziato, RA (2009) A randomized trial examing differential meal replacement adherence in a weight loss maintenance p… Eating Behaviors Abs
Ashley, JM (2001) Weight control in the physician’s office. Arch Int Med Full
Ashley, JM (2001) Meal replacements in weight intervention Obes Res Full
Ashley, JM (2007) Nutrient adequacy during weight loss interventions: a randomized study in women comparing the die… Nutr J Full
Bischoff, SC (2012) Multicenter evaluation of an interdisciplinary 52-week weight loss program for obesity with regar… Int J Obes Full
Brown, T (2009) Systematic review of long-term lifestyle interventions to prevent weight gain and morbidity in ad… Obes Rev Full
Cheskin, LJ (2008) Efficacy of meal replacements versus a standard food-based diet for weight loss in type 2 diabetes Diabetes Educator Abs
Christensen, P (2017) Long-term intervention with weight loss in patients with concomitant obesity and knee osteoarthri… AJCN Full
Coleman, CD (2015) Effectiveness of a Medifast meal replacement program on weight, body composition and cardiometabo… Nutr J Full
Davis, LM (2010) Efficacy of a meal replacement diet plan compared to a food-based diet plan after a period of wei… Nutr J Full
Ditschuneit, HH (1999) Metabolic and weight-loss effects of a long-term dietary intervention in obese patients. AJCN Full
Ditschuneit, HH (2001) Value of structured meals for weight management: risk factors and long-term weight maintenance Obes Res Full
Douketis, JD (2005) Systematic review of long-term weight loss studies in obese adults: clinical significance and app… Int J Obes Full
Flechtner-Mors, M (2012) Metabolic and weight loss effects of long-term dietary intervention in obese patients: four-year… Obes Res Full
Flechtner-Mors, M (2010) Enhanced weight loss with protein-enriched meal replacements in subjects with the metabolic syndrome Diabetes Metab Res Rev Abs
Franz, MJ (2007) Weight-Loss Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Weight-Loss Clinical Trials with a… J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Franz, MJ (2015) Lifestyle weight-loss intervention outcomes in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes:… J Acad Nutr Diet Abs
Freedman, MR (2000) Popular Diets: A Scientific Review Obes Res Full
Gudzune, KA (2015) Efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs: an updated systematic review Annal Intern Med Full
Hemmingsson, E (2012) Weight loss and dropout during a commercial weight-loss program including a very-low-calorie diet… AJCN Full
Hensrud, DD (1995) Relationship of co-morbidities of obesity to weight loss and four-year weight maintenace/rebound Obes Res Full
Hensrud, DD (2012) Dietary treatment and long-term weight loss and maintenace in type 2 diabetes Obes Res Full
Heymsfield, SB (2003) Weight management using a meal replacement strategy: meta and pooling analysis from six studies Int J Obes Full
Hovell, MF (1988) Long-term weight loss maintenance: assessment of a behavioral and supplemented fasting regimen Am J Public Health Full
Jensen, MD (2014) 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults: a report of th… Circulation Full
Johansson, K (2014) Risk of symptomatic gallstones and cholecystectomy afer a very-low-calorie diet or low-calorie di… Int J Obes Full
Johnson, BC (2014) Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis JAMA Full
Krishnaswami, A (2018) Real-world effectiveness of a medically supervised weight management program in a large integrate… Perm J Full
Lean, MEJ (2013) Feasibility and indicative results from a 12-month low-energy liquid diet treatment and maintenan… Br J Gen Pract Full
Li, Z (2005) Long-term efficacy of soy-based meal replacements vs an individualized diet plan in obese type II… EJCN Full
McEvedy, SM (2017) Ineffectiveness of commercial weight-loss programs for achieving modest but meaningful weight los… J Health Psych Abs
Nunn, RG (1992) 2.5 years follow-up of weight and body mass index values in the Weight Control for Life! Program:… Addict Behav Abs
Rossner & Flaten (1997) VLCD versus LCD in long-term treatment of obesity Int J Obes Abs
Rothacker, DQ (2000) Five-year self-management of weight using meal replacements: comparison with matched controls in… Nutrition Abs
Rothacker, DQ (2001) A potential model for women who cannot maintain eating habit change J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Ryttig, KR (1997) Long-term effects of a very-low-calorie diet (Nutrilett) in obesity treatment. A prospective, ran… Int J Obes Abs
Simpson, SA (2011) What is the most effective way to maintain weight loss in adults BMJ Full
Thom & Lean (2017) Is there an optimal diet for weight management and metabolic health? Gastroenterology Abs
Toubro, S (1997) Randomised comparison of diets for maintaining obese subjects’ weight after major weight loss: ad… BMJ Full
Tsai & Wadden (2005) Systematic review: an evaluation of major commercial weight loss programs in the United States Ann Intern Med Abs
Tsai & Wadden (2006) The evolution of very-low-calorie diets: an update and meta-analysis Obesity Full
Wadden & Frey (1997) A multicenter evaluation of a propreitary weight loss program for the treatment of marked obesity… Int J Eat Disord Abs
Wadden, TA (2004) Dieting and the development of eating disorders in obese women: Results of a randomized controlle… AJCN Full
Weinstock, RS (1998) Diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity: effects of 3 interventions on insulin resistance Arch Intern Med Full
Vink, RG (2016) The effect of rate of weight loss on long-term weight regain in adults with overweight and obesity Obesity Full
Vink, RG (2017) Dietary weight loss-induced changes in RBP4, FFA, and ACE predict weight regain in people with ov… Physiol Rep Full
Tronieri, JS (2018) A randomized trial of lorcaserin and lifestyle counseling for maintaining weight loss achieved wi… Obesity Full
Johnson, WD (2011) Incremental weight loss improves cardiometabolic risk in extremely obese adults Am J Med Full
Leslie, WS (2017) Weight losses with low-energy formula diets in obese patients with and without type-2 diabetes: s… Int J Obes Full
Shikany, JM (2013) Randomized controlled trial of the Medifast 5 & 1 plan for weight loss Int J Obes Full
Wadden, TA (2009) One-year weight losses in the Look AHEAD study: factors associated with success Obesity Full
Vazquez, C (2009) Meal replacement with a low-calorie diet formula in weight loss maintenance after weight loss ind… Eur J Clin Nutr Full
Arciero, PJ (2016) Protein-pacing caloric restriction enhances body composition similarly in obese men and women dur… Nutrients Full
Astbury, NM (2018) A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of meal replacements for weight loss Obes Rev Full
Lowe, MR (2018) Evaluation of meal replacements and a home food environment intervention for long-term weight los… Am J Clin Nutr Full
Xu, DF (2013) Effects of lifestyle intervention and meal replacement on glycaemic and body-weight control in Ch… Br J Nutr Full
Rolls, BJ (2017) Does the incorporation of portion-control strategies in a behavioral program improve weight loss… Int J Obes Full
Wadden, TA (1997) Exercise in the treatment of obesity. Effects of four interventions on body composition, resting… J Consult Clin Psychol Abs

Medifast

Reference Title Journal
Coleman, CD (2015) Effectiveness of a Medifast meal replacement program on weight, body composition and cardiometabo… Nutr J Full
Davis, LM (2010) Efficacy of a meal replacement diet plan compared to a food-based diet plan after a period of wei… Nutr J Full
Shikany, JM (2013) Randomized controlled trial of the Medifast 5 & 1 plan for weight loss Int J Obes Full

Mediterranean

Reference Title Journal
Babio, N (2014) Mediterranean diets and metabolic syndrome status in the PREDIMED randomized trial CMAJ Full
Ben-Avraham, S (2009) Dietary strategies for patients with type 2 diabetes in the era of multi-approaches; review and r… Diabetes Res Clin Prac Abs
Bray & Siri-Tarino (2016) The role of macronutrient content in the diet for weight management Endo Metab Clinics Abs
Brown, T (2009) Systematic review of long-term lifestyle interventions to prevent weight gain and morbidity in ad… Obes Rev Full
Buckland, G (2009) Obesity and the Mediterranean diet: a systematic review of observational and intervention studies Obes Rev Abs
Elhayany, A (2010) A low carbohydrate Meterranean diet improves cardiovascular risk factors and diabetes control amo… Diabetes Obes Metab Abs
Embree, GGR (2017) Successful long-term weight loss among participants with diabetes receiving an intervention promo… BMJ Full
Esposito, K (2004) Effect of a Mediterranean-style diet on endothelial dysfunction and markers of vascular inflammat… JAMA Full
Esposito, K (2009) Effects of a Mediterranean-style diet on the need for antihyperglycemic drug therapy in patients… Ann Intern Med Abs
Estruch, R (2016) Effect of a high-fat Mediterranean diet on bodyweight and waist circumference: a prespecified sec… Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol Abs
Franz, MJ (2015) Lifestyle weight-loss intervention outcomes in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes:… J Acad Nutr Diet Abs
Greenberg, I (2009) DIRECT Group. Adherence and success in long-term weight loss diets: the dietary intervention rand… J Am Coll Nutr Abs
Jensen, MD (2014) 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults: a report of th… Circulation Abs
Kastorini, C-M (2011) The effect of Mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome and its components: a meta-analysis of 50… J Am Coll Cardiol Abs
Katz & Meller (2014) Can we say what diet is best for health? Ann Rev Public Health Full
Keyserling, TC (2016) A community-based lifestyle and weight loss intervention promoting a Mediterranean-style diet pat… BMC Public Health Full
Malik & Hu (2007) Popular weight-loss diets: from evidence to practice Nat Clin Prac Cardio… Abs
Mancini, JG (2016) Systematic review of the Mediterranean diet for long-term weight loss Am J Med Full
McManus, K (2001) A randomized controlled trial of a moderate-fat, low-energy diet compared with a low fat, low-ene… Int J Obes Full
Michalsen, A (2006) Mediterranean diet has no effect on markers of inflammation and metabolic risk in patients with c… EJCN Full
Salas-Salvado, J (2011) Reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with the Mediterranean diet: results of the PREDIME… Diabetes Care Full
Shai, I (2008) Weight loss with a low-carbohyrate, Mediterranean, or low-fat diet NEJM Full
Shai, I (2010) Dietary intervention to reverse carotid atherosclerosis Circulation Full
Thom & Lean (2017) Is there an optimal diet for weight management and metabolic health? Gastroenterology Abs
Rees, K (2019) Mediterranean-style diet for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease Cochrane Database Syst Rev Full
Huo, R (2015) Effects of Mediterranean-sytle diet on glycemic control, weight loss and cardiovascular risk fact… Eur J Clin Nutr Full
Esposito, K (2015) A journey into a Mediterranean diet and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses BMJ Open Full
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Gepner, Y (2019) The beneficial effects of Mediterranean diet over low-fat diet may be mediated by decreasing hepa… J Hepatol Full
Austel, A (2015) Weight loss with a modified Mediterranean-type diet using fat modification: a randomized controll… Eur J Clin Nutr Full
Salas-Salvado, J (2008) Effect of Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts on metabolic syndrome status: One-year result… Ann Intern Med Full
Toledo, E (2013) Effect of the Mediterranean diet on blood pressure in the PREDIMED trial: results from a randomiz… BMC Med Full
Domenech, M (2014) Mediterranean diet reduces 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipids. One-year… Hypertension Full
Dinu, M (2020) Effects of popular diets on anthropometric and cardiometabolic parameters: an umbrella review of… Adv Nutr Abs
Dinu, M (2018) Mediterranean diet and multiple health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of observati… Eur J Clin Nutr Abs

Mindfullness Training

Reference Title Journal
Herbert, JR (2001) Change in women’s diet and body mass following intensive intervention for early-state breast cancer J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Niemeier, HM (2012) An acceptance-based behavioral intervention for weight loss: a pilot study Behav Ther Full

Minimal Intervention (i.e. Standard Care, Self-Help or Control Groups)

Reference Title Journal
Appel, LJ (2011) Comparative effectiveness of weight-loss interventions in clinical practice NEJM Full
Bertz, F (2012) Diet and exercise weight-loss trial in lactating overweight and obese women Am J Clin Nutr Full
Dale, KS (2009) Sustainability of lifestyle changes following an intensive lifestyle intervention in insulin resi… Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Abs
Eriksson, MK (2009) A 3-year randomized trial of lifestyle intervention for cardiovascular risk reduction in the prim… PLOS ONE Full
Fitzgibbon, ML (2010) Obesity reduction black intervention trial (ORBIT): 18-month results Obesity Full
Foster-Schubert, KE (2012) Effect of diet and exercise, along or combined on weight and body composition in overweight-to-ob… Obesity Full
Hersey, JC (2012) The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a community weight management intervention: a randomized c… Prevent Med Abs
Heshka, S (2003) Weight loss with self-help compared with a structured commercial program: a randomized trial JAMA Full
Jebb, SA (2011) Primary care referral to a commercial provider for weight loss treatment versus standard care: a… Lancet Full
Jeffery & Wing (1995) Long-term effects of interventions for weight loss using food provision and monetary incentives J Consult Clin Psychol Abs
Johns, DJ (2016) Weight change among people randomized to minimal intervention control groups in weight loss trials Obesity Full
Jolly, K (2011) Comparison of range of commercial or primary care led weight reduction programmes with minimal in… Br Med J Full
Knowler, WC (2002) Reduction of the incidence of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin NEJM Full
Kuller, LH (2012) The women on the move through activity and nutrition (WOMAN) study: final 48-month results Obesity Full
Lindstrom, J (2003) The Finnish diabetes prevention study (DPS): lifestyle intervention and 3-year results on diet an… Diabetes Care Full
Mensink, M (2003) Lifestyle interventions according to general recommendations improves glucose tolerance Obes Res Full
Morgan, PJ (2011) 12-month outcomes and process evaluation of the SHED-IT RCT: an internet-based weight loss progra… Obesity Full
Munsch, SBE (2003) Evaluation of a lifestyle change programme for the treatment of obesity in general practice Swiss Med Wkly Full
Nanchahal, K (2012) A pragmatic randomized controlled trial in primary care of the Camden weight loss (CAMWEL) programme Br Med J Open Full
Patrick, K (2011) Outcomes of a 12-month web-based intervention for overweight and obese men Ann Behav Med Full
Penn, L (2009) Prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults with impaired glucose tolerance: the European Diabetes Pr… BMC Public Health Full
Rejeski, WJ (2011) Translating weight loss and physical activity programs into the community to preserve mobility in… Arch Intern Med Full
Rock, CL (2010) Effect of a free prepared meal and incentivized weight loss program on weight loss and weight los… JAMA Full
Ross, R (2012) Trial of prevention and reduction of obesity through active living in clinical settings: a random… Arch Intern Med Full
Silva, MN (2010) Using self-determination theory to promote physical activity and weight control: a randomized con… J Behav Med Abs
Spring, B (2017) Effects of an abbreviated obesity intervention supported by mobile technology: the ENGAGED random… Obesity Full
Stevens, VJ (1993) Weight loss intervention in Phase I of the trials of hypertension prevention Arch Intern Med Abs
Stevens, VJ (2001) Long-term weight loss and changes in blood pressure: results of the trials of hypertension preven… Ann Intern Med Abs
Tang, J (2014) Self-directed interventions to promote weight loss: a systematic review of reviews J Med Internet Res Full
Vermunt, PW (2011) Lifestyle counseling for type 2 diabetes risk reduction in Dutch primary care: results of the APH… Diabetes Care Full
Villareal, DT (2011) Weight loss, exercise, or both and physical function in obese older adults NEJM Full
Vissers, D (2010) Effect of long-term whole body vibration training on visceral adipose tissue: a preliminary report Obes Facts Full
Wadden, TA (2011) A two-year randomized trial of obesity treatment in primary care practice NEJM Full

Minor Caloric Restriction

Reference Title Journal
Das, SK (2009) Low or moderate dietary energy restriction for long-term weight loss: what works best? Obesity Full
Moreno, B (2014) Comparison of a very low-calorie-ketogenic diet with a standard low-calorie diet in the treatment… Endocrine Abs

Moderate Fat

Reference Title Journal
Azadbakht, L (2007) Better dietary adherence and weight maintenance achieved by a long-term moderate-fat diet Br J Nutr Full
Fleming, RM (2002) The effect of high-, moderate-, and low-fat diets on weight loss and cardiovascular disease risk… Prev Cardiol Full
Hockaday, TD (1978) Prospective comparison of modified fat-high-carbohydrate with standard low-carbohydrate dietary a… Br J Nutr Full

Non-Diet Wellness Intervention Health at Every Size

Reference Title Journal
Forman, EM (2013) The Mind Your Health Project: A randomized controlled trial of an innovative behavioral treatment… Obesity Full
Provencher, V (2009) Health-at-every-size and eating behaviors: 1-year follow-up results of a size acceptance interven… J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Steinhardt, MA (1999) Outcomes of a traditional weight control program and a nondiet alternative: a one-year comparison J Psychology Abs

Nutrisystem

Reference Title Journal
Gudzune, KA (2015) Efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs: an updated systematic review Annal Intern Med Full
Johnson, BC (2014) Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis JAMA Full

Nutrition Education

Reference Title Journal
Herbert, JR (2001) Change in women’s diet and body mass following intensive intervention for early-state breast cancer J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Hivert, M-F (2007) Prevention of weight gain in young adults through a seminar-based intervention program Int J Obes Full
Jeffery & French (1999) Preventing weight gain in adults: the Pound of Prevention Study Am J Public Health Full
Michalsen, A (2006) Mediterranean diet has no effect on markers of inflammation and metabolic risk in patients with c… EJCN Full
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Athinarayanan, SJ (2019) Long-term effects of a novel continuous remote care intervention including nutritional ketosis fo… Front Endocrinol Full
Jen, KL (2004) Improvement of metabolism among obese breast cancer survivors in differing weight loss regimens Obes Res Full
Ahern, AL (2017) Extended duration weight-loss programme referrals for adults in primary care (WRAP): a randomised… Lancet Full
Marrero, DG (2016) Comparison of commercial and self-initiated weight loss programs in people with prediabetes: a ra… Am J Public Health Full
Schauer, PR (2012) Bariatric surgery versus intensive medical therapy in obese patients with diabetes NEJM Full
Perri, MG (2014) Comparative effectiveness of three doses of weight-loss counseling: two-year findings from the Ru… Obesity Full
Metzgar & Nickols-Richardson (2015) Effects of nutrition education on weight gain prevention: a randomized controlled trial Nutr J Full

Optifast

Reference Title Journal
Barrows & Snook (1987) Effect of a high-protein very low-calorie diet on resting metabolism, thyroid hormones, and energ… Am J Clin Nutr Abs
Beliard, D (1992) Evaluation of an intensive weight control program using a priori criteria to determine outcome Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord Abs
Doherty, J (1991) Long-term evaluation of cardiac function in obese patients treated with a very low-calorie diet:… Am J Clin Nutr Abs
Flynn & Walsh (1993) Thirty-month evaluation of a popular very-low-calorie-diet program Arch Fam Med Abs
Genuth, SM (1974) Weight reduction in obesity by outpatient semistarvation JAMA Abs
Grodstein, F (1996) Three-year follow-up of participants in a commercial weight loss program: can you keep it off? Arch Abs
Kanders, B (1989) Weight loss outcome and health benefits associated with the OPTIFAST program in the treatment of… Int J Obes Abs
Kirschner, M (1988) An eight-year experience with a very-low-calorie formula diet for control of major obesity Int J Obes Abs
Tsai, AG (2005) Commercial and self-help programs for weight control Psychiatr Clin N Am Abs
Wadden, TA (1992) A multicenter evaluation of a proprietary weight reduction program for the treatment of marked ob… Arch Intern Med Abs
Wadden & Frey (1997) A multicenter evaluation of a propreitary weight loss program for the treatment of marked obesity… Int J Eat Disord Abs

Paleolithic Diet

Reference Title Journal
Blomquist, C (2017) Decreased lipogenesis-promoting factors in adipose tissue in postmenopausal women with overweight… Eur J Nutr Full
Katz & Meller (2014) Can we say what diet is best for health? Ann Rev Public Health Full
Melberg, C (2014) Long-term effects of a Palaeolithic-type diet in obese postmenopausal women: a 2-year randomized… EJCN Full
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Dinu, M (2020) Effects of popular diets on anthropometric and cardiometabolic parameters: an umbrella review of… Adv Nutr Abs

Portion Control Training

Reference Title Journal
Poelman, MP (2015) PortionControl@HOME: results of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of a multi-co… Ann Behav Med Full
Rolls, BJ (2017) Does the incorporation of portion-control strategies in a behavioral program improve weight loss… Int J Obes Full

Primary Care Lead Weight Loss

Reference Title Journal
Carvajal, R (2013) Managing obesity in primary care practice: a narrative review Ann N Y Acad Sci Full
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014) Behavioral weight management programmes for adults assessed by trials conducted in everyday conte… Obes Rev Full
Kushner & Ryan (2014) Assessment and lifestyle management of patients with obesity: clinical recommendations from syste… JAMA Abs
Munsch, S (2003) Evaluation of a lifestyle change programme for the treatment of obesity in general practice Swiss Med Wkly Full
Wadden, TA (2011) A two-year randomised trial of obesity treatment in primary care practice NEJM Full
Johnson, WD (2011) Incremental weight loss improves cardiometabolic risk in extremely obese adults Am J Med Full
Athinarayanan, SJ (2019) Long-term effects of a novel continuous remote care intervention including nutritional ketosis fo… Front Endocrinol Full
Bennet, GG (2013) Behavioral treatment for weight gain prevention among black women in primary care practice JAMA Int Med Full
Jansson, SP (2013) Interventions for lifestyle changes to promote weight reduction, a randomized controlled trial in… BMC Res Notes Full
Ma, J (2013) Translating the diabetes prevention program lifestyle intervention for weight loss into primary care JAMA Int Med Full
Sargent, GM (2012) Nurse delivered lifestyle interventions in primary health care to treat chronic disease risk fact… Obes Rev Full
Ahern, AL (2013) Participants’ explanatory model of being overweight and their experiences of 2 weight loss interv… Ann Fam Med Full
Ryan, DH (2010) Nonsurgical weight loss for extreme obesity in primary care settings - Results of the Louisiana o… Arch Intern Med Full
Holzapfel, C (2014) The challenge of a 2-year follow-up after intervention for weight loss in primary care Int J Obes Full
Ross, HM (2008) Evaluation of the Counterweight Programme for obesity management in primary care: a starting poin… Br J Gen Pract Full
Ross, R (2012) Trial of prevention and reduction of obesity through active living in clinical settings: a random… Arch Intern Med Full
Vermunt, PW (2011) Lifestyle counseling for type 2 diabetes risk reduction in Dutch primary care: results of the APH… Diabetes Care Full

Residential Weight Loss Programs Camps

Reference Title Journal
Christiansen, T (2007) Weight loss maintenance in severely obese adults after an intensive lifestyle intervention: 2- to… Obesity Full
Martins, C (2010) Bariatric surgery versus lifestyle interventions for morbid obesity - changes in body weight, ris… Obes Surg Abs
Sjostrom, M (1999) A four week residential program for primary health care patients to control obesity and related h… Eur J Clin Nutr Full

Rosemary Conley

Reference Title Journal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014) Behavioral weight management programmes for adults assessed by trials conducted in everyday conte… Obes Rev Full
Madigan, CD (2014) Which weight-loss programmes are as effective as Weight Watchers?: non-inferiority analysis Br J Gen Pract Full
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full

Self-Directed Diet

Reference Title Journal
Appel, LJ (2011) Comparative effectiveness of weight-loss interventions in clinical practice NEJM Full
Hall, SM (1975) Follow-up strategies in the treatment of overweight Behav Res Ther Abs
Hanson, RW (1976) Use of programmed instruction in teaching self-management skills in overweight adults Behav Therapy Abs
Harris, MB (1969) Self-directed program for weight control: a pilot study J Abnormal Psych Abs
Jeffrey, RW (1984) Correlates of weight loss and its maintenance over two years of follow-up among middle-aged men Prev Med Abs
Latner & Ciao (2012) Weight-loss history as a predictor of obesity treatment outcome: prospective, long-term results f… J Health Psychol Abs
Tang, J (2014) Self-directed interventions to promote weight loss: a systematic review of reviews J Med Internet Res Full

Self-Selected Diet

Reference Title Journal
Ash, S (2003) Effect of intensive dietetic interventions on weight and glycemic control in overweight men with… Int J Obes Abs
Bodenheimer, T (2002) Patient self-management of chronic disease in primary care JAMA Abs
Borradaile, KE (2012) Relationship between treatment preference and weight loss in the contect of a randomized controll… Obesity Full
Burke, LE (2008) A randomized clinical trial of a standard versus vegetarian diet for weight loss: the impact of t… Int J Obes Full
Lantz, H (2003) Intermittent vs on-demand use of very low calorie diet: A randomized 2-year clinical trial J Intern Med Full
McVay, MA (2014) Factors associated with choice of a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet during a behaviorial weight… Appetite Full
Yancy, WS (2015) Effect of allowing choice of diet on weight loss: a randomized trial Annal Intern Med Full

Slim Fast

Reference Title Journal
Ashley, JM (2007) Nutrient adequacy during weight loss interventions: a randomized study in women comparing the die… Nutr J Full
Ditschuneit, HH (2001) Value of structured meals for weight management: risk factors and long-term weight maintenance Obes Res Full
Li, Z (2005) Long-term efficacy of soy-based meal replacements vs an individualized diet plan in obese type II… EJCN Full
Rothacker, DQ (2000) Five-year self-management of weight using meal replacements: comparison with matched controls in… Nutrition Abs

Small Changes Approach

Reference Title Journal
Wing, RR (2016) Innovative self-regulation strategies to reduce weight gain in young adults: The study of novel a… JAMA Int Med Full

Smart Phone Applications

Reference Title Journal
Athinarayanan, SJ (2019) Long-term effects of a novel continuous remote care intervention including nutritional ketosis fo… Front Endocrinol Full
Helander, E (2014) Factors related to sustained use of a free mobile app for dietary self-monitoring with photograph… J Med Int Res Full
Rumbo-Rodriguez, L (2020) Use of technology-based interventions in the treatment of patients with overweight and obesity: a… Nutrients Full
Spring, B (2017) Effects of an abbreviated obesity intervention supported by mobile technology: the ENGAGED random… Obesity Full
Svetkey, LP (2015) Cell phone intervention for you (CITY): a randomized, controlled trial of behavioral weight loss… Obesity Full
Tang, J (2014) Self-directed interventions to promote weight loss: a systematic review of reviews J Med Internet Res Full
Thomas, JG (2019) Comparison of smartphone-based behavioral obesity treatment to gold standard group treatment and… Obesity Full

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Reference Title Journal
Levitz & Stunkard (1974) A therapeutic solution for obesity: behavior modification and patient self-help Am J Psychiatry Abs
Mitchell, NS (2017) Factors associated with achievement of clinically significant weight loss by women in a national… J Women’s Health Full
Mitchell, NS (2015) Up to 7 years of sustained weight loss for weight loss program completers Am J Prev Med Full
Mitchell, NS (2015) Reach of effective, nationally-available, low-cost, nonprofit weight loss program in medically un… J Community Health Full

The Biggest Loser Club

Reference Title Journal
McEvedy, SM (2017) Ineffectiveness of commercial weight-loss programs for achieving modest but meaningful weight los… J Health Psych Abs
Neve, MJ (2011) Weight change in a commercial web-based weight loss program and its association with website use:… J Med Internet Res Full
Neve, MJ (2012) Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial… Public Health Nutr Full
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Collins, CE (2010) Evaluation of a commercial web-based weight loss and weight loss maintenance program in overweigh… BMC Public Health Full

Time Restricted Feeding

Reference Title Journal
Meffert & Gerdes (2010) Program adherence and effectiveness of a commercial nutrition program: the metabolic balance study J Nutr Metab Full
Gill & Panda (2015) A smartphone app reveals erratic dirunal eating patterns in humans that can be modulated for heal… Cell Metab Full
Pureza, IROM (2020) Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight, body composition and vital signs in low-income… Clin Nutr Abs

Vegetarian

Reference Title Journal
Acharya, S (2009) Adherence to a behavioral weight loss treatment program enhances weight loss and improvements in… Patient Pref Adherence Full
Barnard, ND (2009) A low-fat vegan diet and a conventional diabetes diet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a rand… AJCN Full
Burke, LE (2008) A randomized clinical trial of a standard versus vegetarian diet for weight loss: the impact of t… Int J Obes Full
Huang, RY (2016) Vegetarian diets and weight reduction: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials J General Internal Med Full
Jensen, MD (2014) 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults: a report of th… Circulation Full
Katz & Meller (2014) Can we say what diet is best for health? Ann Rev Public Health Full
Ornish, D (1990) Can lifestyle changes reverse coronary heart disease? Lancet Abs
Ornish, D (1998) Intensive lifesytle changes for reversal of coronary heart disease JAMA Full
Turner-McGrievy, GM (2007) A two-year randomized weight loss trial comparing a vegan diet to a more moderate low-fat diet Obesity Full
Dinu, M (2020) Effects of popular diets on anthropometric and cardiometabolic parameters: an umbrella review of… Adv Nutr Abs

Web Internet Delivery

Reference Title Journal
Arem & Irwin (2011) A review of web-based weight loss interventions in adults Obes Rev Full
Appel, LJ (2011) Comparative effectiveness of weight-loss interventions in clinical practice NEJM Full
Beleigoli, AM (2019) Web-based digital health interventions for weight loss and lifestyle habit changes in overweight… J Med Internet Res Full
Bhanpuri, NH (2018) Cardiovascular disease risk factor responses to a type 2 diabetes care model including nutritiona… Cardiovasc Diabetol Full
Collins, CE (2010) Evaluation of a commercial web-based weight loss and weight loss maintenance program in overweigh… BMC Public Health Full
Gold, BC (2007) Weight loss on the web: a pilot study comparing a structured behavioral intervention to a commerc… Obesity Full
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014) Behavioral weight management programmes for adults assessed by trials conducted in everyday conte… Obes Rev Full
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014) Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat… Obes Rev Full
Hersey, JC (2012) The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a community weight management intervention: a randomized c… Prev Med Abs
Kodama, S (2012) Effect of a web-based lifestyle modification on weight control: a meta-analysis Int J Obes Full
McConnon, A (2007) The internet for weight control in an obese sample: results of a randomised controlled trial BMC Health Serv Res Full
Moore, TJ (2008) Weight, blood pressure, and dietary benefits after 12 months of a web-based nutrition education p… J Med Internet Res Full
Morgan, PJ (2011) 12-month outcomes and process evaluation of the SHED-IT RCT: an internet-based weight loss progra… Obesity Full
Neve, MJ (2011) Weight change in a commercial web-based weight loss program and its association with website use:… J Med Internet Res Full
Patrick, K (2011) Outcomes of a 12-month web-based intervention for overweight and obese men Ann Behav Med Full
Rumbo-Rodriguez, L (2020) Use of technology-based interventions in the treatment of patients with overweight and obesity: a… Nutrients Full
Tang, J (2014) Self-directed interventions to promote weight loss: a systematic review of reviews J Med Internet Res Full
Unick, JL (2015) Examination of whether early weight loss predicts 1-year weight loss among those enrolled in an I… Int J Obes Full
Wieland, LS (2012) Interactive computer-based interventions for weight loss or weight maintenance in overweight or o… Cochrane Database Syst Rev Full
Womble, LG (2004) A randomized controlled trial of a commercial internet weight loss program Obes Res Full

Weight Watchers

Reference Title Journal
Atallah, R (2014) Long-term effects of 4 popular diets on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors Circulation, Cardio Qual Full
Bray & Siri-Tarino (2016) The role of macronutrient content in the diet for weight management Endo Metab Clinics Abs
Brown, T (2009) Systematic review of long-term lifestyle interventions to prevent weight gain and morbidity in ad… Obes Rev Full
Dansinger, ML (2005) Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for weight loss and heart disea… JAMA Full
Djuric, Z (2002) Combining weight-loss counseling with Weight Watchers plan for obese breast cancer survivors. Obes Res Full
Finkelstein & Kruger (2014) Meta- and cost-effectiveness analysis of commercial weight loss strategies Obesity Full
Franz, M. (2007) Weight-Loss Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Weight-Loss Clinical Trials with a… J Am Diet Assoc Abs
Freedman, MR (2000) Popular Diets: A Scientific Review Obes Res Full
Fuller, NR (2013) A within-trial cost-effectiveness analysis of primary care referral to a commercial provider for… Int J Obes Full
Gudzune, KA (2015) Efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs: an updated systematic review Annal Intern Med Full
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014) Behavioral weight management programmes for adults assessed by trials conducted in everyday conte… Obes Rev Full
Heshka, S (2003) Weight loss with self-help compared with a structured commercial program JAMA Abs
Jebb, SA (2011) Primary care referral to a commercial provider for weight loss treatment versus standard care: a… Lancet Full
Johnson, BC (2014) Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis JAMA Full
Madigan, CD (2014) Which weight-loss programmes are as effective as Weight Watchers?: non-inferiority analysis Br J Gen Pract Full
Malik & Hu (2007) Popular weight-loss diets: from evidence to practice Nat Clin Prac Cardio… Full
McEvedy, SM (2017) Ineffectiveness of commercial weight-loss programs for achieving modest but meaningful weight los… J Health Psych Abs
O’Neil, PM (2016) Randomized controlled trial of a nationally available weight control program tailored for adults… Obesity Full
Pinto, AM (2013) Combining behavioral weight loss treatment and a commercial program: a randomized clinical trial Obesity Full
Tsai & Wadden (2005) Systematic review: an evaluation of major commercial weight loss programs in the United States Ann Intern Med Abs
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Ahern, AL (2017) Extended duration weight-loss programme referrals for adults in primary care (WRAP): a randomised… Lancet Full
Jen, KL (2004) Improvement of metabolism among obese breast cancer survivors in differing weight loss regimens Obes Res Full
Marrero, DG (2016) Comparison of commercial and self-initiated weight loss programs in people with prediabetes: a ra… Am J Public Health Full
Lowe, MR (2001) Weight-loss maintenance in overweight individuals one to five years following successful completi… Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord Full
Lowe, MR (2008) Weight-loss maintenance 1, 2, and 5 years after successful completion of a weight-loss programme Br J Nutr Full
Schauer, PR (2012) Bariatric surgery versus intensive medical therapy in obese patients with diabetes NEJM Full
Ahern, AL (2013) Participants’ explanatory model of being overweight and their experiences of 2 weight loss interv… Ann Fam Med Full
Holzapfel, C (2014) The challenge of a 2-year follow-up after intervention for weight loss in primary care Int J Obes Full

Worksite Weight Management Programs

Reference Title Journal
Gemson, DH (2008) Promoting weight loss and blood pressure control at work: impact of an education and intervention… JOEM Abs
Barham, K (2011) Diabetes prevention and control in the workplace: a pilot project for county employees J Pub Health Manag Prac Abs
DeJoy, DM (2011) Combining environmental and individual weight management interventions in a work setting results… J Occup Environ Med Full
French, SA (2010) Worksite environment intervention to prevent obesity among metropolitan transit workers Prev Med Full
Miller, CK (2015) Early weight loss success identifies nonresponders following a lifestyle intervention in a worksi… J Acad Nutr Diet Full
Racette, SB (2009) Worksite Opportunities for Wellness (WOW): effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors after 1… Prev Med Full
Siegel, JM (2010) A worksite obesity intervention: results from a group-randomized trial Am J Prev Med Full
Throndike, AN (2011) Participation and cardiovascular risk reduction in a voluntary worksite nutrition and physical ac… Prev Med Full

Zone

Reference Title Journal
Atallah, R (2014) Long-term effects of 4 popular diets on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors Circulation, Cardio Qual Full
Dansinger, ML (2005) Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for weight loss and heart disea… JAMA Full
Gardner, CD (2007) Comparison of the Atkins, Zone, Ornish, and LEARN diets for change in weight and related risk fac… JAMA Full
Johnson, BC (2014) Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis JAMA Full
Knuth, ND (2014) Metabolic adaptation following massive weight loss is related to the degree of energy imbalance a… Obesity Full
Malik & Hu (2007) Popular weight-loss diets: from evidence to practice Nat Clin Prac Cardio… Abs
McAuley, KA (2006) Long-term effects of popular dietary approaches on weight loss and features of insulin resistance Int J Obes Full
Ge, L (2020) Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight an… BMJ Full
Jesudason, DR (2013) Weight-loss diets in people with type 2 diabetes and renal disease: a randomized controlled trial… Am J Clin Nutr Full