Adherence
A 12-month personalized behavioral weight loss intervention delivered via a national colorectal cancer screening program produces sustained, clinically significant weight loss and metabolic improvements in overweight/obese adults.
If you are over 50 and have had precancerous polyps removed, use your screening appointments as a trigger to start a structured weight loss program. Focus on small, sustainable changes in diet and activity, track your weight regularly, and work with a counselor to set personalized goals. This approach has been shown to significantly improve weight and metabolic health in this age group.
A 12 month, personalised, behaviourally focused weight loss programme within a national colorectal cancer screening programme was associated with sustained changes in body weight, physical activity, and eating and drinking habits, offering potential for risk reduction of disease in older adults.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with high follow-up rates (91-95%) and statistically significant results, though limited to a specific screening population.
Source
The impact of a bodyweight and physical activity intervention (BeWEL) initiated through a national colorectal cancer screening programme: randomised controlled trial
Annie S. Anderson et al. · BMJ · 2014
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