Obesity treatment: broadening our perspective.
OBJECTIVE
To selectively review the dietary literature to broaden perspectives on energy restriction as the primary determinant of successful obesity treatment.


METHODS
Forty-five articles describing novel dietary behaviors and nutrient intakes that may impact obesity treatment are examined.


RESULTS
Two areas of promising research were identified: (a) Dietary behaviors and patterns--eating frequency, meal timing, specific dietary pattern and (b) Nutritional factors--fat, fiber, glycemic load, carbohydrate.


CONCLUSIONS
Caloric restriction leads to weight loss. However, promotion of dietary behaviors that focus primarily on cutting calories needs evaluation. There may be many dietary behaviors and patterns that promote weight loss and maintenance, making it essential to consider new nutritional approaches for obesity treatment.
Taylor
Evelyn
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Division of Nutrition/Dietetics, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, The University of Akron, Schrank Hall South 215, Akron, OH 44325-6103, USA. etaylor@uakron.edu
Missik
Eugenia
E
Hurley
Roberta
R
Hudak
Sandra
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Logue
Everett
E
D015992:Body Mass Index; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy*; D014481:United States
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004044:Dietary Proteins