Background The prevalence of normal-weight adults is decreasing, and the proportion in
excessive weight categories (body mass index≥ 25) is increasing. In this review, we sought …

Context A Healthy People 2020 objective is to increase the prevalence of healthy-weight
adults in the US A systematic review of the effectiveness and safety of strategies to prevent …

Weight gain prevention is a global public health priority to address escalating adiposity in
adults. This review evaluates the efficacy of weight gain prevention trials targeting adults …

In the past, interventions aimed at reducing obesity have mainly targeted at weight loss
treatment in obese adults, with limited long‐term effects. With the increasing number of …

Background Once weight loss is achieved, the challenge is to maintain this benefit. This
review reports on the effectiveness of programs for weight-loss maintenance, as part of a …

Background. Overweight and obesity have negative health effects. Primary care clinicians
are best placed to intervene in weight management. Previous reviews of weight loss …

Importance Overweight and obesity have been associated with adverse health effects.
Objective To systematically review evidence on benefits and harms of behavioral and …

ObjectiveThe WHO has recommended that prevention of overweight and obesity should
begin early and target adults, including those with an acceptable BMI. The aim of the present …

Background Preventing obesity is an international health priority. In Australia, young women
who live in rural communities are at high risk of unhealthy weight gain. Interventions which …

Background Weight gain during young adulthood is common and is associated with
increased cardiovascular risk. Preventing this weight gain from occurring may be critical to …