Recommended Citation
Postprint version. Published in American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 1, 2013, pages 84-98.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827612449600.
Abstract
The majority of US adults are overweight or obese, which is a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Recent advances in behavioral treatment of obesity have produced significant short- and longterm weight losses that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This article reviews key components of effective behavioral treatment interventions, including diet, exercise, and behavioral and psychosocial strategies. The authors review newer treatment modalities that may enhance dissemination (Internet, smartphone) and discuss applications to clinical practice. Practitioners face multiple barriers to effectively delivering lifestyle interventions in today’s health care setting but, nonetheless, remain powerful motivators in helping patients initiate and maintain weight loss efforts that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Disciplines
Kinesiology
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kine_fac/109