Systematic review: an evaluation of major commercial weight loss programs in the United States

This 2005 systematic review by Tsai and Wadden assessed the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of major commercial and organized self-help weight loss programs in the U.S. The review included studies on programs such as Weight Watchers, Health Management Resources (HMR), Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), OPTIFAST, and eDiets.com. Findings indicated that