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Behavioral interventions for obesity.

Laverne A Berkel1, Walker S Carlos Poston, Rebecca S Reeves

  • 1University of Missouri-Kansas City, 64110, USA.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|May 4, 2005
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Behavior modification strategies, including internet and telephone interventions, offer effective, low-cost methods for weight loss and maintenance in obese patients. These approaches utilize stimulus control and self-monitoring for successful obesity treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Obesity treatment and behavioral science

Background:

  • Obesity is linked to serious health issues like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and osteoarthritis, increasing healthcare costs.
  • Effective, affordable strategies for weight loss and maintenance are crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review behavior modification principles for obesity treatment.
  • To examine the benefits of combining behavioral interventions with pharmacotherapy.
  • To explore non-traditional applications of behavior modification, including internet, meal replacement, and telephone interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on behavior modification in obesity treatment.
  • Analysis of less-traditional intervention methods like internet-based programs and telephone support.
  • Examination of pharmacotherapy augmentation for behavioral interventions.

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Main Results:

  • Behavior modification principles, such as stimulus control and self-monitoring, are effective for treating obesity.
  • Less-traditional approaches (internet, meal replacements, telephone) can successfully apply these principles.
  • Augmenting behavioral interventions with pharmacotherapy may offer additional benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Non-traditional behavioral interventions are effective tools for weight management in obese individuals.
  • Future research should focus on pediatric obesity and culturally sensitive interventions for minority populations.