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What are the three main components of successful weight-loss programs according to the chapter on the obesity epidemic?

The three main components of successful weight-loss programs are: (1) a reduction in the number of calories consumed while adhering to nutritional guidelines, (2) an increase in energy expenditure, and (3) behavior modification.

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  • Reduction in calorie intake while following nutritional guidelines
  • Increase in energy expenditure
  • Behavior modification to support lifestyle changes
Source:Biology of Humans Concepts, Applications, and Issues by Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire· SPECIAL TOPIC: The Obesity Epidemic· p. 348–350
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Biology of Humans Concepts, Applications, and Issues by Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire

Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire

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