Prevalence of Attempting Weight Loss and Strategies for Controlling Weight
JAMAPublished 13 October 1999
Mary K. Serdula
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Most persons trying to lose weight are not using the recommended combination of reducing calorie intake and engaging in leisure-time physical activity 150 minutes or more per week, which is common concerns for US men and women.
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Weight loss and weight maintenance are common concerns for US men and women. Most persons trying to lose weight are not using the recommended combination of reducing calorie intake and engaging in leisure-time physical activity 150 minutes or more per week.
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