Commercial and self-help programs for weight control
Commercial and self-help programs for weight control
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DOI:
10.1016/j.psc.2004.10.003
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发表时间:
2005-03-01
影响因子:
1.7
通讯作者:
Byrne, KJ
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作者:
Tsai, AG;Wadden, TA;Byrne, KJ
Each year, millions of Americans participate in commercial and self-help weight loss programs. Health care providers, including psychiatrists, need information about these programs so that they can advise patients appropriately. This article describes the components, costs, and efficacy of the major commercial (nonmedical, medically supervised, and Internet-based) and organized self-help programs.