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Objective
To characterize weight‐loss claims and disclaimers present on websites for commercial weight‐loss programs and compare them with results from published randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Methods
A content analysis of all home pages and testimonials available on the websites of 24 randomly selected programs was performed. Two team members independently reviewed each page and abstracted...
Our objective was to compare the effect of commercial weight-loss programs on blood pressure and lipids to control/education or counseling among individuals with overweight/obesity. We conducted a systematic review by searching MEDLINE and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception to November 2014 and references identified by the programs. We included randomized, controlled trials ≥12weeks...
Background Obesity is common in the U.S. and many individuals turn to commercial programs to lose weight. Our objective was to directly compare weight loss, waist circumference, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP) outcomes between commercially available weight-loss programs. Methods We conducted a systematic review by searching MEDLINE and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews...
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