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Cluster 2 (26.9%) has continuously struggled with weight since childhood and reports higher levels of stress and depression.
Recognizing the psychological challenges faced by this group can inform support strategies.
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Cluster 2 (26.9%) has continuously struggled with weight since childhood; they rely on the greatest number of resources and strategies to lose and maintain weight, and report higher levels of stress and depression.
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Based on the large sample size and cluster analysis methodology.
Source
Cluster Analysis of the National Weight Control Registry to Identify Distinct Subgroups Maintaining Successful Weight Loss
Lorraine G. Ogden et al. · Obesity · 2012
DOI 10.1038/oby.2012.79
other · n=2228Cited 94×
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