Dietitians may find these links to research articles and evidence-based practice sources useful when working with obese patients.

It is highly recommended that dietitians consult the ADA Evidence based library for both adult and pediatric evidence-based-practice references for the most up to date information on obesity treatment

Current nutritional treatments in obesity

Rates and determinants of repeated participation in a web-based behavior change program for healthy body weight and healthy lifestyle

Reach, engagement, and retention in an Internet-based weight loss program in a multi-site randomized controlled trial

Weight loss on the web: A pilot study comparing a structured behavioral intervention to a commercial program

The role of lifestyle modification in dysmetabolic syndrome management

Need for lifestyle intervention: how to begin

Cognitive Behavior Therapy in treating obesity

Behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy of obesity: is there a difference?

Lifestyle modification in the treatment of obesity: an educational challenge and opportunity

State of the science: behavioral treatment of obesity

Factors associated with parental readiness to make changes for overweight children

Efficacy of lifestyle modification for long-term weight control