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The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) aims to educate health and fitness professionals on strategies for achieving and maintaining substantial weight loss.
Health and fitness professionals can utilize NWCR strategies to assist clients in weight management.
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To educate the health and fitness professional on the purpose of the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) and to highlight key strategies NWCR members have used to be successful in achieving and maintaining substantial weight loss.
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The abstract presents a clear educational objective related to weight loss strategies.
Source
THE NATIONAL WEIGHT CONTROL REGISTRY
J. Graham Thomas et al. · ACSMʼs Health & Fitness Journal · 2011
DOI 10.1249/fit.0b013e31820b72b5
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