Dietitians may find these links to research articles and evidence-based practice sources useful when working with obese patients.
It is highly recommended that dietitians consult the ADA Evidence based library for both adult and pediatric evidence-based-practice references for the most up to date information on obesity treatment
Current nutritional treatments in obesity
The role of lifestyle modification in dysmetabolic syndrome management
Need for lifestyle intervention: how to begin
Cognitive Behavior Therapy in treating obesity
Behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy of obesity: is there a difference?
Lifestyle modification in the treatment of obesity: an educational challenge and opportunity
State of the science: behavioral treatment of obesity
Factors associated with parental readiness to make changes for overweight children
Efficacy of lifestyle modification for long-term weight control
