Self-regulation of energy intake in the prevention and treatment of obesity: Is it feasible?

Obesity Research

Volumn 11, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2003, Pages

  Lowe, Michael R ^a  

^a DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Dieting; Nutrition; Prevention; Self regulation; Treatment

Indexed keywords

CALORIC INTAKE; ENVIRONMENT; HUMAN; LOW CALORY DIET; OBESITY; REVIEW; RISK REDUCTION; SOCIAL CONTROL;

DIET, REDUCING; ENERGY INTAKE; ENVIRONMENT; HUMANS; OBESITY; RISK REDUCTION BEHAVIOR; SOCIAL CONTROL, INFORMAL;

EID: 1542709732     PISSN: 10717323     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/oby.2003.223     Document Type: Review

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