ProcessIntroductory
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.
Key points
- 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
Biology of Humans Concepts, Applications, and Issues by Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire
Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire
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