The effectiveness of diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions for weight loss among adults in primary care settings : A review of the literature

A literature review prepared for Dr Melissa Kerdemelidis, Planning & Funding, CDHB

The purpose of this report is to provide planners and decision makers with a synthesis of best evidence relating to non-environmental, non-surgical, non-pharmacological individual-level interventions for weight loss and weight loss management in overweight and obese adult populations, delivered (or at least suitable for delivery) in primary care settings or commercial settings. Consideration has been given to any factors that might be especially relevant to the New Zealand context, including any health system factors that may act to influence intervention effectiveness and/or equity of outcome.