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Behavioral therapy for obesity

D A Williamson1, L A Perrin

  • 1Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1996
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Behavior therapy for obesity shows increased weight loss over 30 years, but weight regain remains a challenge. Long-term behavior therapy programs may help obese individuals maintain weight loss, treating obesity as a chronic condition.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral science
  • Obesity research
  • Health psychology

Background:

  • Obesity is a complex health issue requiring effective management strategies.
  • Behavior therapy has been utilized for decades to address obesity.
  • Understanding treatment outcomes is crucial for improving interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing research on behavior therapy for obesity.
  • To describe procedures employed in behavioral treatment programs.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of these treatments over time.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of research literature on behavior therapy for obesity.
  • Analysis of treatment outcome studies.
  • Examination of weight loss and regain patterns over 30 years.

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Main Results:

  • Average weight loss achieved through behavioral interventions has improved over the past three decades.
  • A significant challenge remains the long-term maintenance of weight loss, with frequent weight regain observed.
  • Behavior therapy has demonstrated some efficacy but is not a definitive cure.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity should be recognized and managed as a chronic health condition.
  • Very long-term behavior therapy programs may offer a viable strategy for assisting some obese individuals in maintaining weight loss.
  • Continued research into long-term behavioral interventions is warranted.