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Effectiveness of a Medifast meal replacement program on weight, body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight

Endocrinology
Author
Coleman CD et al.
Used Parameters : FFM, BFM

Publication Year : 2015

Country : USA

Journal : Nutrition Journal

Recent medical guidelines emphasize the importance of actively treating overweight and obesity with diet and lifestyle intervention to achieve≥ 5% weight loss in a 6-month period. Commercial programs offer one approach provided there is evidence of their efficacy and safety. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the Medifast® 4 & 2 & 1 Plan™ on weight loss, body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults. A systematic retrospective chart review of 310 overweight and obese clients …
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