Improving weight loss outcomes of community interventions by incorporating behavioral strategies

R.R. Wing, M.M. Crane, J.-G. Thomas, R. Kumar and B. Weinberg

American Journal of Public Health, 2010, vol. 100, issue 12, 2513-2519

Abstract: Objectives. We examined whether adding behavioral weight loss strategies could improve the outcomes of a community weight loss campaign. Methods. Shape Up RI is a 12-week, online, team-based program for health improvement in Rhode Island. In study 1, we randomly assigned participants to the standard Shape Up RI program or to the program plus video lessons on weight loss. In study 2, we randomly assigned participants to the standard program or to the program plus video lessons; daily self-monitoring of weight, eating, and exercise; and computer-generated feedback. Results. Adding video lessons alone (study 1) did not result in signi?cantly improved weight loss (2.0 62.8 kg vs 1.4 62.9 kg; P=.15). However, when the video lessons were supplemented with self-monitoring and feedback (study 2), the average weight loss more than doubled (3.5 63.8 kg vs 1.4 62.7 kg; P

Date: 2010
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