Weight Loss

NHLBI study tests novel ways to help Americans keep weight off

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 4th, 2003

The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has announced the launch of a major study that could help solve one of the hardest aspects of weight loss - keeping off lost pounds. The study, called the "Weight Loss Maintenance Trial," will be done in two phases at four clinical sites.

The study will include 1600 men and women in its first phase, and 800 in its second. Phase I is a 5-month weight loss program; phase II will try to help those who lose 9 or more pounds in phase I keep the weight off for 2 ½ years.

"Maintaining weight loss is a critical element in the struggle against overweight and obesity, which have reached epidemic...

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