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Article: Satisfaction Directly Related to Weight-Loss Methods and Public's Ability to Understand the Skinny Behind Dieting Claims.
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- December 29, 2006
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Coalition Takes Action to Expose Reasons for Dissatisfaction
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As many Americans make plans to lose unwanted weight in the New Year, a national survey released today by the Partnership for Essential Nutrition (PEN) finds that dieters who lose weight through a comprehensive program of a reduced calorie diet, increased physical activity and a supportive environment -- the method advocated by public health officials -- are the most satisfied with their results.
Conversely, because the poll finds that major misconceptions are leading to weight-loss failure, the coalition of consumer, nutrition and public health ...