Weight loss and diet plans

Am J Nurs. 2006 Jun;106(6):52-9; quiz 60. doi: 10.1097/00000446-200606000-00027.

Abstract

This article examines popular diet plans for weight loss and provides information about their efficacy. Diets covered include: very-low-calorie and low-calorie diets; low-fat and very-low-fat diets; moderate-fat, low-calorie diets; and low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets. The importance of portion size and behavioral change is also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Caloric Restriction / methods
  • Choice Behavior
  • Diet Fads* / psychology
  • Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted / methods
  • Diet, Fat-Restricted / methods
  • Diet, Reducing / methods*
  • Diet, Reducing / psychology
  • Dietary Proteins / administration & dosage
  • Energy Intake
  • Energy Metabolism
  • Exercise
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Life Style
  • Menu Planning
  • Motivation
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nutritional Sciences / education
  • Registries
  • United States
  • Weight Loss / physiology*

Substances

  • Dietary Proteins