Weight loss Flashcards
is there a superior weight loss diet?
no study has proven one diet is superior
low fat, low carbohydrates, balanced, low calorie and Meditarranean style (high intake of monounsaturated fats, vegetables, grains, low intake of red meat)
Mediterranean style food
low carbohydrates diets
produce rapid weight loss initially and mor eeffective than short term low fat diet
long term studies have shown
no sustained weight loss compared low fat diet at one year
low carbohydrate diets are
may have reduced cardiovascular and all cause mortality
but increased unpleasant GI effects (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and reduced exercise tolerance
weight loss is best achieved with
high intensity behavioral therapy >14 sessions of >6 months duration) delivered by a trained interventionalist and need regular self monitoring of weight, and calorie intake
first steps to losing weight is by
reducing calorie intake by at least 500 Kcal/day
physical activity >150 minutes weekly
comprehensive behavioral therapy
which modality can help with lowering weight?
face to face interventions and then those by phone or electrical based interventions
surgical therapy with bariatric surgery is recommended with
BMI>40 or BMI of 35 or greater and obesity related comorbid conditions
how much physical activity needs to be done for weight loss?
> 150 minutes week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
what is more important calorie restriction or exercise?
calorie restriction