HELPDESK ANSWERSWhat is the most effective diet for long-term weight loss?Johnson, Laura MD; Allen, Dafina MD; Guthmann, Richard MD, MPH Author Information Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center FMR Chicago, IL Evidence-Based Practice: March 2018 - Volume 21 - Issue 3 - p E3-E4 doi: 10.1097/01.EBP.0000542016.21750.ab Buy Metrics Abstract EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER Take your pick. Adherence to any of 9 named diets resulted in more weight loss (approximately 3–7 kg) at 12 months than usual clinician dietary advice (SOR: B, systematic reviews of RCTs). © Copyright 2018 Family Physicians Inquiries Network, Inc.