Grant: Knowledge Synthesis Grant - PA: Phys. Act., sedentary behaviours and health

Weight loss is a major challenge for many people. Different recommendations presented through the media, scientific outlets, and direct advertising make it difficult for the public and clinicians to know which recommendations to accept. Using an innovative approach to synthesizing data, our study aims to determine the relative effectiveness of different exercise strategies and dietary restrictions on sustained weight loss from randomized clinical trials. Our approach is called a network meta-analysis. This will allow readers and the Public Health Agency of Canada to understand the most effective weight-loss strategies.