For Healthcare Professionals

For the past 30 years, Slim-Fast® has been helping people lose weight and keep it off with a healthy, balanced plan that is satisfying and easy to follow. Most importantly, Slim-Fast® works. 50 published clinical studies prove effective weight loss, long-term weight management and improvements in the health risks associated with Obesity, including Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Osteoarthritis

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The Look AHEAD Research Group. Long term effects of a lifestyle intervention on weight and cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with Type 2 diabetes: Four year results of the Look AHEAD trial. Arch Intern Med. 2010;170:1566-1575. View Abstract

Smith TJ, Sigrist LD, Bathalon GP, McGraw S, Karl JP, Young AJ. Efficacy of a meal-replacement program for promoting blood lipid changes and weight and body fat loss in US Army soldiers. J Am Diet Assoc. 2010;110:268-273. View Abstract

Hernandez TL, Ballard RD, Weil KM, et al. Effects of maintained weight loss on sleep dynamics and neck morphology in severely obese adults. Obesity.2009;17:84-91. View Abstract

Apovian C, Bigornia S, Cullum Dugan D, et al. Milk-based nutritional supplements in conjunction with lifestyle intervention in overweight adolescents. ICAN: Infant, Child & Adolescent Nutrition.2009;1:37-44. View Abstract

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Wadden TA, West DS, Neiberg RH, et al. One-year weight losses in the Look AHEAD study: Factors associated with success. Obesity.2009;17:713-722. View Abstract

Morgan LM, Griffin BA, Millward DJ, et al. Comparison of the effects of four commercially available weight-loss programmes on lipid-based cardiovascular risk factors. Public Health Nutr. 2009;12:799-807. View Abstract

Philippou E, Neary NJ, Chaudhri O, et al. The effect of dietary glycemic index on weight maintenance in overweight subjects: A pilot study. Obesity. 2008;16:1-6. View Abstract

Truby H, Hiscutt R, Herriot AM, et al. Commercial weight loss diets meet nutrient requirements in free living adults over 8 weeks: A randomised controlled weight loss trial. Nutr J. 2008;7:25-37. View Abstract

Herriot AM, Thomas DE, Hart KH, Warren J, Truby H. A qualitative investigation of individuals’ experiences and expectations before and after completing a trial of commercial weight loss programmes. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008;21:72-80. View Abstract

Early JL, Apovian CM, Aronne LJ, et al. Sibutramine plus meal replacement therapy for body weight loss and maintenance in obese patients. Obesity. 2007;15:1464-1472. View Abstract

The Look AHEAD Research Group. Reduction in weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors in individuals with Type 2 diabetes: One-year results of the Look AHEAD trial. Diabetes Care. 2007;30:1374-1383. View Abstract

Ashley JM, Herzog H, Clodfelter S, Bovee V, Schrage J, Pritsos C. Nutrient adequacy during weight loss interventions: a randomized study in women comparing the dietary intake in a meal replacement group with a traditional food group. Nutr J. 2007;6:12-20. View Abstract

Miller, GD, Nicklas, BJ, Davis, C, Loeser, RF, Lenchik, L, Messier, SP. Intensive weight loss program improves physical function in older obese adults with knee osteoarthritis. Obesity. 2006;14:1219-1230. View Abstract

Truby H, deLooy A, Fox KR, et al. Randomised controlled trial of four commercial weight loss programmes in the UK: Initial findings from the BBC “Diet Trials”. BMJ. 2006;332:1309-1314. View Abstract

Tate DF, Jackvony EH, Wing RR. A randomized trial comparing human e-mail counseling, computer-automated tailored counseling, and no counseling in an internet weight loss program. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:1620-1625. View Abstract

Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Wittert GA, Williams G, Norman R. Short-term meal replacements followed by dietary macronutrient restriction enhance weight loss in polycystic ovary syndrome. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;84:77-87. View Abstract

Poston WSC, Haddock CK, Pinkston MM, et al. Weight loss with meal replacement and meal replacement plus snacks: A randomized trial. Int J Obes. 2005;29:1107-1114. View Abstract

Redmon JB, Reck KP, Raatz SK, et al. Two-year outcome of a combination of weight loss therapies for Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care.2005;28:1311-1315. View Abstract

Li Z, Hong K, Saltsman P, et al. Long-term efficacy of soy-based meal replacements vs. an individualized diet plan in obese Type 2 DM patients: relative effects on weight loss, metabolic parameters, and c-reactive protein. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2005;59:411-418. View Abstract

Huerta S, Li Z, Li HC, Hu MS, Yu CA, Heber D. Feasibility of a partial meal replacement plan for weight loss in low-income patients. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2004;28:1575-1579. View Abstract

Noakes M, Foster PR, Keogh JB, Clifton PM. Meal replacements are as effective as structured weight-loss diets for treating obesity in adults with features of metabolic syndrome. J Nutr. 2004;134:1894-1899. View Abstract

Goode LR, Brolin RE, Chowdhury HA, Shapses SA. Bone and gastric bypass surgery: effects of dietary calcium and vitamin D. Obes Res. 2004;12:40-47. View Abstract

Anderson JW, Luan J, Hoie LH. Structured weight-loss programs: Meta-analysis of weight loss at 24 weeks and assessment of effects of intervention intensity. Advances in Therapy. 2004;21:61-75. View Abstract

Ahrens RA, Hower M, Best AM. Effects of weight reduction interventions by community pharmacists. J Amer Pharm Assoc. 2003;43:583-589. View Abstract

Dhindsa P, Scott AR, Donnelly R. Metabolic and cardiovascular effects of very-low-calorie diet therapy in obese patients with Type 2 diabetes in secondary failure: outcomes after 1 year. Diabetic Med. 2003;20:319-324. View Abstract

Redmon JB, Raatz SK, Reck KP, et al. One-year outcome of a combination of weight loss therapies for subjects with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized trial. Diabetes Care. 2003;26:2505-2511. View Abstract

Heymsfield SB, van Mierlo CAJ, van der Knaap HCM, Frier HI. Weight management using a meal replacement strategy: Meta and pooling analysis from six studies. Int J Obes. 2003;27:537-549. View Abstract

Mattes RD. Feeding behaviors and weight loss outcomes over 64 months. Eating Behaviors. 2002;3:191-204. View Abstract

Anderson JW, Greenway FL, Fujioka K, Gadde KM, McKenney J, O’Neil PM. Bupropion SR enhances weight loss: a 48-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Obes Res. 2002;10:633-641. View Abstract

Rothacker DQ, Ellis PK. Elevated intakes of calcium and Vitamin D without added calories and fat in overweight adults: A crossover study in Wisconsin. Current Therapeutic Research. 2002;63:507-512. View Abstract

Ditschuneit HH, Frier HI, Flechtner-Mors M. Lipoprotein responses to weight loss and weight maintenance in high-risk obese subjects. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2002;56:264-270. View Abstract

Winick C, Rothacker DQ, Norman RL. Four worksite weight loss programs with high-stress occupations using a meal replacement product. Occup Med. 2002;52:25-30. View Abstract

Huerta S, Heber D, Sawicki MP, et al. Reduced length of stay by implementation of a clinical pathway for bariatric surgery in an academic health care center. The American Surgeon. 2001;67:1128-1135. View Abstract

Mattes RD, Rothacker D. Beverage viscosity is inversely related to postprandial hunger in humans. Physiology & Behavior. 2001;74:551-557. View Abstract

Suarez FL, Zumarraga LM, Furne JK, Levitt MD. Nutritional supplements used in weight-reduction programs increase intestinal gas in persons who malabsorb lactose. J Am Diet Assoc.2001;101:1447-1452. View Abstract

Hensrud DD. Dietary treatment and long-term weight loss and maintenance in Type 2 diabetes. Obes Res. 2001;9:348S-353S. View Abstract

Ditschuneit HH and Flechtner-Mors M. Value of structured meals for weight management: Risk factors and long-term weight maintenance. Obes Res. 2001;9:284S-289S. View Abstract

Ashley JM, St. Jeor ST, Perumean-Chaney S, Scrage J, Bovee V. Meal replacements in weight intervention. Obes Res. 2001;9:312S-320S. View Abstract

Bowerman S, Bellman M, Saltsman P, et al. Implementation of a primary care physician network obesity management program. Obes Res. 2001;9:321S-325S. View Abstract

Yip I, Liang W V, DeShields S, et al. Liquid meal replacement and glycemic control in obese Type 2 diabetes patients. Obes Res.2001;9:341S-347S. View Abstract

Ashley JM, St. Jeor ST, Schrage JP, et al. Weight control in the physician’s office. Arch Intern Med. 2001;161:1599-1604. View Abstract

Rothacker DQ, Staniszewski BA, Ellis PK. Liquid meal replacement vs. traditional food: A potential model for women who cannot maintain eating habit change. J Am Diet Assoc. 2001;101:345-347. View Abstract

Flechtner-Mors M, Ditschuneit HH, Johnson TD, Suchard MA, Adler G. Metabolic and Weight Loss Effects of long-term dietary intervention in obese patients: four-year results. Obes Res. 2000;8:399-402. View Abstract

Rothacker DQ. Five-Year Self-Management of Weight Using Meal Replacements: Comparison with matched controls in rural Wisconsin. Nutrition. 2000;16:344-348. View Abstract

Ditschuneit HH, Flechtner-Mors M, Johnson TD, Adler G. Metabolic and weight-loss effects of a long-term dietary intervention in obese patients. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999;69:198-204. View Abstract

Pietrobelli A, Rothacker D, Gallagher D, Heymsfield SB. Electrocardiographic QTc interval: short-term weight loss effects. Int J Obes. 1997;21:110-114. View Abstract

Heber D, Ashley JM, Wang HJ, Elashoff RM. Clinical evaluation of a minimal intervention meal replacement regimen for weight loss reduction. J Am Coll Nutr. 1994;13:608-614. View Abstract

Wallner PE, Endersbe LA, Marlin RL. Nutritional supplementation in two high-risk cancer populations. Current Therapeutic Research. 1990;47:924-932. View Abstract