Efficacy of very low‐energy diet programs for weight loss: A systematic review with meta‐analysis of intervention studies in children and adolescents with obesity

Summary The objective of this review was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of very low‐energy diet (VLED) programs for weight loss in children and adolescents with obesity. Six electronic databases were searched identifying 24 eligible studies (16 pre‐post studies, four nonrandomized trials, two r...

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Veröffentlicht in:Obesity reviews 2019-06, Vol.20 (6), p.871-882
Hauptverfasser: Andela, Sarah, Burrows, Tracy L., Baur, Louise A., Coyle, Daisy H., Collins, Clare E., Gow, Megan L.
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Zusammenfassung:Summary The objective of this review was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of very low‐energy diet (VLED) programs for weight loss in children and adolescents with obesity. Six electronic databases were searched identifying 24 eligible studies (16 pre‐post studies, four nonrandomized trials, two randomized controlled trials [RCTs], and two chart reviews) published up to October 2018. Studies were in English, implemented a VLED (≤3360 kJF/day [≤800 kcal/day] or
ISSN:1467-7881
1467-789X
DOI:10.1111/obr.12830