title: The diet game. Weighing the options.
abstract: As a major source of nutrition information for the public, physicians have a responsibility to assist their patients to make safe choices about weight loss programs. While most diet programs result in weight loss, the "quick fix" potentially is harmful. This article describes weight control options and their strengths and weaknesses.
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authors: Lemaire
mesh_terms: D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D015431:Weight Loss