Research
Energy balance
61% of WG patients lost a clinically relevant amount of weight (>5%) and 71% of those maintained at least half of their weight loss 3 years later.
Long-term weight loss maintenance is achievable through group wellness interventions.
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Among WG patients, 61% lost a clinically relevant amount of weight (>5%). Of the WG patients who lost clinically relevant weight, 71% were able to maintain at least half of their weight loss 3 years later.
Why this rating
The study design indicates a follow-up assessment of weight loss maintenance.
Source
Impact of a Novel Wellness Group Visit Model on Obesity and Behavior Change
Karen L. Axten et al. · The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine · 2017
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