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In a medical weight loss program that used meal replacements to reduce calorie intake combined with weekly behavior change classes, weight loss was 16.2 kg and 14.4% for the 61% of all enrollees who completed 16 months of treatment.
Meal replacement diets combined with behavior change classes can lead to significant weight loss.
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weight loss was 16.2 kg and 14.4% for the 61% of all enrollees who completed 16 months of treatment.
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The study design indicates a structured intervention with measurable outcomes.
Source
Successful Medical Weight Loss in a Community Setting
Douglas M. Carney et al. · Journal of Obesity & Weight loss Therapy · 2015
DOI 10.4172/2165-7904.1000248
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