Keywords

evidence-based weight-loss guidelines, obesity, popular commercial diets

 

Authors

  1. Fruh, Sharon M. PhD, FNP-BC
  2. Mulekar, Madhuri S. PhD
  3. Dierking, Jennifer

Abstract

Abstract: Many patients have questions about diets, and those adhering to specific diets need patient-tailored monitoring. Nurse practitioners are often called upon to advise, prescribe, and monitor specific weight-reduction and weight-control diets. This article provides guidelines for safe weight reduction and a review of some popular diets.