Weight-reduction programs: Opportunities for dietetic approaches to reduce risk.

The author reflects on nutrient-based research on weight-reduction programs. She highlights the capability of the structured weight-loss programs in reducing risks in free-living populations, however, these programs only focused on macronutrient variables such as dietary fat. The author also states that nutrient-based research has not always translated well to the public domain, which often causes confusion in relation to food choices.