Comparison of an alternative schedule of extended care contacts to a self-directed control: a randomized trial of weight loss maintenance

Comparison of an alternative schedule of extended care contacts to a self-directed control: a randomized trial of weight loss maintenance

Abstract Background Behavioral interventions for obesity produce clinically meaningful weight loss, but weight regain following treatment is common. Extended care programs attenuate weight regain and improve weight loss maintenance. However, less is known about the most effective ways to deliver ext...

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Main Authors: Gareth R. Dutton, Marissa A. Gowey, Fei Tan, Dali Zhou, Jamy Ard, Michael G. Perri, Cora E. Lewis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Obesity
Behavioral treatment
Extended care
Weight loss maintenance
Weight regain
Adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0564-1

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