Research
Energy balance
Weight loss at 2 years was similar in the groups that received in-person support (5.1 kg) and remote support (4.5 kg) and was significantly greater than the weight loss in the control group (0.8 kg).
Both in-person and remote support can lead to significant weight loss compared to standard care.
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Weight loss at 2 years was similar in the groups that received in-person support (5.1 kg) and remote support (4.5 kg) and was significantly greater than the weight loss in the control group (0.8 kg).
Why this rating
Based on randomized trials mentioned in the abstract.
Source
New Evidence and Policy Support Primary Care–Based Weight Loss Interventions
Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb · The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · 2012
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