Predictors of weight reduction and maintenance in a large cohort of overweight and obese adults in a community setting

ConclusionsIn a community‐based setting, number of visits to a dietitian is a strong predictor of successful weight reduction and maintenance. Initial success is a critical predictor of weight loss maintenance. Subgroup of older, diabetic patients treated with insulin has a dramatically lower probability of weight reduction success.
Source: Nutrition and Dietetics - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research