Weight Watchers caused an average weight loss of 8.9 lbs in one year; study Australia, Germany, UK

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A study involving people from Australia, Germany, and the UK in which people were assigned to Weight Watchers lost an average of 8.9 lbs after one year. Subjects

Subjects: 772 obese or overweight men and women

The study involved 772 overweight and obese adults who were recruited by primary care practices in Australia, Germany, and the UK.

REFERENCE

Jebb S, Ahern A, Olson A, Aston L, Holzapfel C, Stoll J, Amann-Gassner U, Simpson A, Fuller N, Pearson S, Lau N, Mander A, Hauner H, Caterson I. Primary care referral to a commercial provider for weight loss treatment versus standard care: A randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2011 Oct 22, 378(9801):1485-92.

AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Susan Jebb
MRC Human Nutrition Research
Cambridge, UK
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