To know's about Diet Success

BMI should be to assess overweight and obesity.
Body weight alone can be used to follow weight loss, and to determine the effectiveness of therapy.

BMI can be used to classify overweight and obesity and to estimate relative risk of disease compared to normal weight.

The waist circumference can be used to assess abdominal fat content.

Weight loss should be about 1 to 2 pounds per week for a period of 6 months, with the subsequent strategy based on the amount of weight lost.

Reducing dietary fat alone without reducing calories is not sufficient for weight loss. However, reducing dietary fat, along with reducing dietary carbohydrates, can help reduce calories.

Physical activity should be part of a comprehensive weight loss plan

Initially, moderate levels of physical activity for 30 to 45 minutes, 3 to 5 days a week, should be encouraged.

All adults should set a long-term goal to accumulate at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, and preferably all, days of the week.

The combination of a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity is recommended .

Behavior therapy is a useful adjunct when incorporated into treatment for weight loss and weight maintenance.

A weight loss maintenance plan after a successful weight loss, should be a priority.