Is the therapeutic use of a vegetarian dietary pattern effective for bringing about longer-term (more than one year) improvements in weight status in obese and overweight adults?

Conclusion

The therapeutic use of a vegetarian diet as part of a multi-component weight-management program is an effective way to bring about longer-term (more than one year) improvements in weight status among those who are compliant.

Grade I

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Date of Literature Review for the Evidence Analysis: March 2008

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Is the therapeutic use of a vegetarian diet effective for bringing about improvements in weight status in adults?

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VN: Vegetarian Nutrition and Obesity/Overweight Treatment 2008

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