Published in JAMA Internal Medicine · View the paper (DOI)
A new study from Duke University finds that a 'maintain, don't gain' approach can be effective in preventing obesity-related health issues among premenopausal black women. By focusing on maintaining current weight, these women can reduce their likelihood of experiencing chronic diseases later in life.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Maintain, don't gain: A new way to fight obesity Duke University · Aug 26, 2013 · first to report
- Intervention appears effective to prevent weight gain among black women JAMA Network · Aug 26, 2013