title: Achieving healthy weights.
abstract: Only 5% of patients dieting to achieve permanent weight loss will be successful and reap the associated health benefits. Ninety-five percent will be unsuccessful. The health implications of failed dieting attempts are numerous and include negative effects on both physical and psychological well-being. Better alternatives to dieting help patients take small, positive, enjoyable steps toward healthy eating, active living, and a positive self-image.
authors.affiliation: Patient Food Services, Misericordia Hospital, Edmonton.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kirkland
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition; D001828:Body Image; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D012008:Recurrence; D012649:Self Concept; D015431:Weight Loss