Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literature

Burke LE, Wang J, Sevick MA · Journal of the American Dietetic Association 111(1):92–102 · 2011

Key finding

Consistent self-monitoring of diet and weight is one of the strongest predictors of weight-loss success — the 'baker' approach.

Citation

Authors
Burke LE, Wang J, Sevick MA
Published in
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 111(1):92–102
Year
2011
Topic
Sleep, appetite & fat loss

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