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Diet and physical activity behaviors among Americans trying to lose weight: 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Connie L CL Bish, Heidi Michels HM Blanck, Mary K MK Serdula, Michele M Marcus, Harold W HW Kohl, and Laura Kettel LK Khan

Obesity (Silver Spring) 13(3):596-607 (2005) PMID 15833946

To examine the prevalence and correlates of trying to lose weight among U.S. adults, describe weight loss strategies, and assess attainment of recommendations for weight control (eating fewer calories and physical activity).

DOI: 10.1038/oby.2005.64
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