A dietary and behavioural programme for the treatment of obesity. A 4‐year clinical trial and a long‐term posttreatment follow‐up

Abstract

Highly significant weight losses can be maintained after a 4-year comprehensive treatment programme, including a hypocaloric diet and behavioural support. An initial VLCD period did not significantly affect the long-term weight loss. The posttreatment long-term weight loss was larger amongst completers than amongst patients who did not complete the treatment.