Research
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Intensive lifestyle interventions produce comparable long-term weight loss outcomes across different racial, ethnic, and gender groups, refuting the assumption that non-white participants achieve poorer outcomes.
If you are from a minority racial or ethnic background, or if you are a man, know that intensive lifestyle interventions can be just as effective for you as for others. The key is engaging with the behavioral strategies provided.
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The Look AHEAD findings also indicated that men and women had comparable weight loss outcomes at all assessment points... subsequent assessments at years 4 and 8 showed comparable weight the four ethnic/racial groups in the study (African American, Hispanic, American Indian/Other, and non-Hispanic white participants).
Why this rating
Based on the large, diverse sample of the Look AHEAD trial.
Source
Effects of behavioral treatment on long‐term weight loss: Lessons learned from the look AHEAD trial
Michael G. Perri · Obesity · 2014
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