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Grading of the evidence and recommendations regarding weight control and metabolic syndrome
| Evidence and recommendation | Grade |
|---|---|
| Evidence | |
| There is no optimal diet for weight loss, but calorie restriction plus exercise are instrumental for losing weight66 | B |
| Recommendation | |
| A healthy diet designed to achieve 5% weight loss should be prescribed for overweight and obese patients with metabolic syndrome66,67 | A |
