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Participants of group interventions were more likely to attain ≥5% weight loss at 12 months relative to one‐to‐one interventions (relative risk = 1.58).
Group interventions may enhance the chances of participants achieving significant weight loss.
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Participants of group interventions were more likely to attain ≥5% weight loss at 12 months relative to one‐to‐one interventions (relative risk = 1.58, 95% confidence interval = 1.25–2.00; I 2 = 60%).
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Based on meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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Group versus one‐to‐one multi‐component lifestyle interventions for weight management: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials
Sally Abbott et al. · Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics · 2020
DOI 10.1111/jhn.12853
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