The role of meal replacements in obesity treatment

J B Keogh; P M Clifton

doi:10.1111/j.1467-789X.2005.00171.x

The role of meal replacements in obesity treatment

Obes Rev. 2005 Aug;6(3):229-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2005.00171.x.

Authors

J B Keogh¹, P M Clifton

Affiliation

¹ Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Health Sciences and Nutrition, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

PMID: 16045638
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2005.00171.x

Abstract

Effective weight loss strategies are needed to help overweight and obese people lose weight and maintain weight loss in the long term. Meal replacements for weight loss are available in the community; however, their efficacy in the longer term is not clear. This review summarizes recent evidence on the use of meal replacements as a weight loss strategy.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Body Mass Index
Diet, Reducing*
Energy Intake*
Food, Formulated*
Humans
Life Style
Obesity / diet therapy*
Weight Loss*