The national weight control registry: A critique

Joanne Ikeda; Nancy K. Amy; Paul Ernsberger; Glenn A. Gaesser; Francie M. Berg; Claudia A. Clark; Ellen S. Parham; Paula Peters

doi:10.1016/S1499-4046(06)60247-9

The national weight control registry: A critique

Joanne Ikeda, Nancy K. Amy, Paul Ernsberger, Glenn A. Gaesser, Francie M. Berg, Claudia A. Clark, Ellen S. Parham, Paula Peters

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Abstract

This article is a critique of the claim that the National Weight Control Registry provides data showing that a significant number of adults in the United States have achieved permanent weight loss. We believe that promoting calorie-restricted dieting for the purpose of weight loss is misleading and futile. We advocate the adoption of a health-at-every-size (HAES) approach to weight management, focusing on the achievement and maintenance of lifestyle changes that improve metabolic indicators of health.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	203-205
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume	37
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1499-4046(06)60247-9
State	Published - Jan 1 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Dieting
Healthy weight
Weight
Weight loss

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine (miscellaneous)
Nutrition and Dietetics

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