Hello again Broker,
My search returned the following results for the first part of your question.
A Randomized Trial of Improved Weight Loss With a Prepared Meal Plan
in Overweight and Obese Patients
From the abstract:
Objective To assess the long-term effects of a prepackaged,
nutritionally complete, prepared meal plan compared with a usual-care
diet (UCD) on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors in
overweight and obese persons.
Results: The prepared meal plan group also showed greater improvements
in quality of life (P<.05) and compliance (P<.001) than the UCD group.
Below you will find the results of my research regarding
American Medical Association
http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/160/14/2150
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http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/160/14/2150
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Food Provision as a Strategy to Promote Weight Loss
Obesity Research 9:S271-S275 (2001)
2001 The North American Association for the Study of Obesity
Abstract:
http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/abstract/9/suppl_4/S271
Full Text (free)
http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/full/9/suppl_4/S271
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Use of Portion-Controlled Entrees Enhances Weight Loss in Women
Obesity Research 12:538-546 (2004)
2004 The North American Association for the Study of Obesity
Abstract
http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/abstract/12/3/538
Full Text (free)
http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/full/12/3/538
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From the North American Association for the Study of Obesity:
Graph: Providing prepackaged meals Enhances Weight Loss
See speaker?s notes and references here:
http://www.obesityonline.org/slides/slide01.cfm?q=compliance&dpg=1
See all slides here:
http://www.obesityonline.org/slides/slide01.cfm?q=compliance&pg=1
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Use of packaged entrees as part of a weight-loss diet in overweight
men: an 8-week randomized clinical trial
Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
Volume 0 Issue 0 - April 2005
Aim: This study assessed the efficacy of a weight-loss diet by using
packaged portion-controlled entrees vs. a self-selected diet based on
the United States Department of Agriculture Food Guide Pyramid (FGP).
Abstract
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1463-1326.2005.00493.x
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http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1463-1326.2005.00493.x
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Overall, published studies and references have concluded that diets
including meal replacements (portion-controlled, calorie-restricted
meals) produce significantly greater weight loss and weight-loss
maintenance.
See studies here:
http://www.hmrathome.com/mainframe.htm
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Studies for the second part of your question appear to be scarce. This
is all the material I was able to locate.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Commercial Internet Weight Loss Program
Obesity Research 12:1011-1018 (2004)
2004 The North American Association for the Study of Obesity
Abstract
http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/abstract/12/6/1011?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&searchid=1123088213071_1127&stored_search=&FIRSTINDEX=0&minscore=5000&journalcode=obesityres
Full Text (free)
http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/full/12/6/1011?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&searchid=1123088447291_1138&stored_search=&FIRSTINDEX=0&minscore=5000&journalcode=obesityres
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Self-regulation of energy intake in the prevention and treatment of
obesity: is it feasible?
OBESITY RESEARCH Vol. 11 Supplement October 2003
Full Text (free)
http://www.psychology.drexel.edu/papers/self_regulation.pdf
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?Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution is one of the most restrictive low carb
diets, permitting only 20g of carbs in its induction phase. It is a
ketogenic diet that literally forces the body to turn to body fat for
energy. Many dieters thrive on the Atkins diet, but some don't -
witness the number of people who have "done Atkins" but who remain
overweight. They find it difficult to continue eating high levels of
protein and start to crave carbohydrates.?
?the South Beach diet is more moderate than Atkins' diet program. The
South Beach Diet focuses on types of carbs (and fats) rather than
simply carb-intake. True, most carbs are still off-limits, at least to
begin with, and (like Atkins diet) it's still ketogenic, but the
emphasis of this form of low carb diet regimen is on quality of carbs,
rather than quantity. This type of low carb diet helps to develop
better long term eating habits, and is less dependent than the Atkins
diet method on the use of nutritional supplements.?
Low Carb Diet Compliance Issues
?As stated, many dieters thrive on low carb diets, but long-term diet
compliance (as well as nutrition) remains the low-carb Achilles Heel.
For dieters with families, for dieters who are vegetarian, or who
don't enjoy eating high levels of protein, for dieters with high
blood-fats, or who are under stress or otherwise at risk from lack of
nutrition, a low carb diet may not be an easy or healthy type of
dietary regimen to maintain over a long period. Furthermore, recent
clinical comparisons of low-carb versus low-fat diets demonstrate a
minimal difference in weight loss over a period of 12 months.?
http://www.carbs-information.com/do-low-carb-diets-work.htm
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POPULAR DIETS
"The diets reviewed here are 'Eat More Weigh Less' (Dr Dean Ornish),
'The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss' (Dr John McDougall),
the 'Pritikin' Diet (Dr Robert Pritikin), 'Eight Weeks to Optimum
Health' (Dr Andrew Weil), and the 'GutBusters' program (Dr Garry Egger
and Dr Rosemary Stanton)."
In summary, all these diets are believed to be essentially health-
promoting and are likely to lead to loss of body fat in the medium to
long term.?
?The major problem likely to be associated with attempting to adopt
the diet of Dr Ornish or Robert Pritikin is that these diets represent
a huge change from the typical Western diet. The massive reduction in
fat intake recommended by these authors (relative to usual fat intakes
in Australia) probably means that these diets will be maintained only
by people with good reason to do so (such as those who already have
heart disease or diabetes) or who have extremely strong will power.?
Read the complete article here:
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/FAQ/popular_diets_p2_high_carbohydrate.asp
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I hope the information provided in my answer is helpful.
Best regards,
Bobbie7 |
