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2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Systematic Reviews

Systematic Review Question

What is the relationship between use of diet and body weight self-monitoring strategies and body weight outcomes in adults and youth?

Conclusion Statement

Moderate evidence, primarily in overweight adult women living in the United States, indicates that self-monitoring of diet, weight or both in the context of a behavioral weight management intervention generally improves weight loss outcomes.

2015 DGAC Grade: Moderate

Limited but consistent evidence suggests that higher frequency or greater adherence to self-monitoring of diet, weight or both in the context of a behavioral weight management program is associated with better weight-loss outcomes.

2015 DGAC Grade: Limited