Management of obesity: an office strategy.
The author suggests a practical approach to managing a weight-loss program for the obese patient and strategies to help patients adhere to the regime and to maintain the weight reduction achieved. Matters to be covered in office visits are outlined, and the importance of the patient keeping a food diary is stressed. The contribution of activity to weight loss is reviewed, and particular problems relating to weight reduction and its maintenance are discussed.
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Lancet. 1969 Aug 23;2(7617):397-8
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