Weight Loss

Recent findings from Drexel University highlight research in weight loss

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, November 17th, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "Failure to maintain weight losses in lifestyle change programs continues to be a major problem and warrants investigation of innovative approaches to weight control. The goal of this study was to compare two novel group interventions, both aimed at improving weight loss maintenance, with a control group."

"A total of 103 women lost weight on a meal replacement-supplemented diet and were then randomized to one of three conditions for the 14-week maintenance phase: cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT); CBT with an enhanced food monitoring accuracy (EFMA) program; or these two interventions plus a reduced energy density eating...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2008-11-17)

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