Obesity reduction by physical activity and caloric restriction: standard care versus personalised management
Byrne, N.; Hills, A.; Meerkin, J.; Ross, R.; Laukkanen, R.; Fogelholm, M. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2004 · Heft 5 · S. 1 bis 1
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Aims: Self-management of weight loss and maintaining the weight-reduced state is challenging. This randomised controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of a personalised weight management (PWM) program over 32 weeks compared with standard care (SC) on body weight, body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max). Methods: Subjects (38±5 y; 30±2kg/m2; 35 M:39 F) were randomised into PWM and SC groups. Both groups managed their own diet and exercise program after receiving the same standardised nutrition and physical activity advice based on National guidelines. PWM also received a self-managed Polar Weig…
