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Over 6 months, the traditional group lost 0.5 kg, the telehealth group lost 0.6 kg, and the no program group gained 1.7 kg.
Weight maintenance programs can lead to different outcomes based on the type of program.
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Over 6 months, the traditional group lost 0.5 +/- 4.3 kg, the telehealth group lost 0.6 +/- 2.5 kg, and the no program group gained 1.7 +/- 3.0 kg.
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Using Telehealth to Increase Participation in Weight Maintenance Programs
Heather Haugen et al. · Obesity · 2007
DOI 10.1038/oby.2007.365
other · n=87Cited 45×
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