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The control group demonstrated a trend of gaining on average 0.37 ± 6.03 kg.
Regular care may not be effective for weight management compared to structured programs.
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In contrast, the control group demonstrated a trend of gaining on average 0.37 ± 6.03 kg.
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Based on a retrospective medical chart review of a significant number of patients.
Source
The effect of a primary care-based Medical Weight Loss Program on weight loss and anthropomorphic metrics
Vivienne A. Rose et al. · Family Practice · 2020
DOI 10.1093/fampra/cmaa050
cohort · n=474Cited 2×
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