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Best approach to weight loss: primary care physicians referring to Weight Watchers

Options for weight loss strategies are abundant, and approaches can vary. Healthcare professionals – dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, and doctors – typically offer one-on-one counselling and guidance.

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According to the World Health Organisation, more than 1 billion adults worldwide are overweight, and at least 300 million qualify as obese.

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The Science Library is your source for information on weight and health, with a wide range of topics in 6 key areas:

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Factors Affecting Children's Food Choices

As enforcers of food rules, parents seek the delicate balance between setting rules about food choices and ensuring that they are followed.

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The Four Pillars of a Science-Based Approach

Explore how the four pillars of sustained weight loss – food, activity, behaviour and a supportive atmosphere – are translated into the science-based Weight Watchers approach.

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Read summaries of Weight Watchers scientific studies.

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In the Spotlight

Best approach to weight loss: primary care physicians referring to Weight Watchers

Stats and Facts

Science Library

What's the Science Library

Featured Topic: Factors Affecting Children's Food Choices

Science and Weight Watchers

The Four Pillars of a Science-Based Approach

Science Centre

Scientific Compendium

Featured Topic:
Factors Affecting Children's Food Choices