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. 2012 Oct 15:2012:567530.
doi: 10.5402/2012/567530. eCollection 2012.

Addressing weight loss recidivism: a clinical focus on metabolic rate and the psychological aspects of obesity

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Addressing weight loss recidivism: a clinical focus on metabolic rate and the psychological aspects of obesity

Bruce J Grattan Jr et al. ISRN Obes. .

Abstract

Obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions and has become an unprecedented public health burden. This paper returns to the evidence for metabolic rate set points and emphasizes the clinical importance of addressing changes in metabolic rate throughout the weight loss process. In addition to the importance of clinically attending to the modulation of metabolic rate, the psychological aspects of obesity are addressed as part of the need to holistically treat obesity.

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