The "Right" Way to Lose Weight?

We all know by now that childhood overweight and obesity is a real problem that is not going to go away on its own.  A recent study at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center compared two different dietary interventions (portion-controlled vs. reduced glycemic load) on weight status in children.  There was no statistical difference between the two groups.

This study adds weight to the idea that there is not one "right" way to manage weight.  We are quite fixated on finding the "right" way to lose weight, which can lead to disagreements and disturbed relationships.



One common area in the two groups of this study was the use of Registered Dietitians.  We need to find ways to make good quality nutritional counseling available to people who would like to improve their health and quality of life.