August 1999 PMID 10449014

How effective are traditional dietary and exercise interventions for weight loss?

W C Miller

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Peak: 1 in Aug 2020
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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a critical stance toward traditional interventions, with comments emphasizing relapse rates, health risks, and scientific evidence, exemplified by phrases like 'almost complete relapse' and concerns about eating disorders. The tone and focus on research findings suggest high interest and engagement, though some comments remain somewhat brief or opinion-based, leading to a moderate impact in shaping attitudes.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions express skepticism or disagreement with traditional weight loss methods, highlighting their limited long-term effectiveness and potential harm.

InterestHigh interest

The posts display high interest, delving into research findings and critical perspectives on dieting, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments provide thoughtful critiques, like linking dieting to eating disorders and relapse, others are more surface-level, showing interest without deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions could influence perceptions about weight loss strategies and motivate shifts toward focus on health-promoting behaviors rather than just dieting.

Abstract in brief

  • Traditional diet and exercise methods have shown limited long-term success in reducing obesity, with many individuals experiencing relapse within a few years.
  • The effectiveness of popular dieting techniques over the past 40 years varies, and some may even be harmful to health, while scientific data suggest modest short-term weight loss with minimal lasting impact.
  • Future obesity interventions should focus on promoting healthy lifestyles and targeting chronic disease risks, rather than solely aiming for weight loss or body composition changes.

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@barrydeutsch · X

How effective are traditional dietary and exercise interventions for weight loss? (1999) https://t.co/cZ8iLcDagj https://t.co/VBI59SgJBs

Mar 30, 2022 · 23 likes · 7,800 followers View post →
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@barrydeutsch · X

@godTheRatioKing I agree that obesity is correlated with some bad health outcomes, like earlier mortality. But the treatment recommended by anti-fat people - deliberate weight loss - is EXTREMELY unlikely to work in the long term for most people. https://t.co/TaYM1uqamj https://t.co/NXT3eCdlbH

Aug 22, 2022 · 11 likes · 7,800 followers View post →
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@on_bicycle · X

@VagrantMuse @tk0ma @msmith18504223 @Morrigoon @choo_ek BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE (again, this is two different links): https://t.co/fqoOIO6PrR https://t.co/uR7aV6a6oF

Aug 9, 2020 · 1 like · 629 followers View post →
Deanna Harder
@DeannaHarder · X

Dieting is one of the most important predictors of development of eating disorders. Dieting can lead to severe restrictive eating and malnutrition, cycles of starvation and binge eating. https://t.co/zU49I82297

May 13, 2021 · 1,356 followers View post →

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@barrydeutsch · X

@godTheRatioKing I agree that obesity is correlated with some bad health outcomes, like earlier mortality. But the treatment recommended by anti-fat people - deliberate weight loss - is EXTREMELY unlikely to work in the long term for most people. https://t.co/TaYM1uqamj https://t.co/NXT3eCdlbH

Aug 22, 2022 · 11 likes · 7,800 followers View post →
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@barrydeutsch · X

How effective are traditional dietary and exercise interventions for weight loss? (1999) https://t.co/cZ8iLcDagj https://t.co/VBI59SgJBs

Mar 30, 2022 · 23 likes · 7,800 followers View post →
Selke Brewer
@SelkeMMB · X

@TradNorm @fattyMPH PMID: 10449014 How effective are traditional dietary and exercise interventions for weight loss? "Although long-term follow-up data are meager, the data that do exist suggest almost complete relapse after 3-5 yr."

Sep 27, 2021 · 60 followers View post →
Deanna Harder
@DeannaHarder · X

Dieting is one of the most important predictors of development of eating disorders. Dieting can lead to severe restrictive eating and malnutrition, cycles of starvation and binge eating. https://t.co/zU49I82297

May 13, 2021 · 1,356 followers View post →
on_bicycle
@on_bicycle · X

@VagrantMuse @tk0ma @msmith18504223 @Morrigoon @choo_ek BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE (again, this is two different links): https://t.co/fqoOIO6PrR https://t.co/uR7aV6a6oF

Aug 9, 2020 · 1 like · 629 followers View post →