For example, in the STEP 1 (Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with Obesity) trial, all participants received individual counseling every four weeks to support adherence to a reduced-calorie diet (500 kcal/day deficit from estimated energy expenditure) and to encourage at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity, such as walking
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Many healthcare providers are now considering GLP-1 agonists as part of comprehensive weight management plans
Research shows that most adults who stop a GLP-1 medication regain at least some of their weight in the year after stopping the medication, with one study showing an average regain of two-thirds of their previous weight loss
The Journal of Pediatrics 236 , 137-147.e13 (2021)