A Multidisciplinary Intervention for Weight Loss

"Body weight reduction was induced by a low-energy mixed diet (55 % carbohydrates, 30 % lipids and 15 % proteins) providing 600 kcal less than individually estimated energy requirements based on the measured REE. The energy content and macronutrient composition of the diets adhered to the nutritional recommendations of the American Diabetes Association.~Patients were administered vitamin D supplement only if they presented a value of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) \<30 ng/ml in blood tests at the beginning.~Patients were following an individualized physical activity plan within the hospital and were aided by a psychodynamic approach therapist."