Weight loss advice and prospective weight change among overweight firefighters.

Austin L BrownWalker S C PostonSara A JahnkeC Keith HaddockSheng LuoGeorge L DelclosR Sue Day

Published in: International journal of occupational and environmental health (2016)

Similar to other studies, results show little benefit of low intensity weight loss counseling. Additional research is needed to identify effective and feasible weight management strategies to address firefighter obesity.

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