Evaluation of a group nutrition education approach to effective weight loss and control.
Fifty-three male officers of the Boston Police Department voluntarily participated in a 12-week nutrition program with weight control as a primary goal, and education in related health factors as a secondary goal. One year after graduation, 26 respondents to a survey reported losing an average additional 0.5 kg since graduation for a mean weight loss of 11.4 kg since their introduction into the classes. None had returned to their original weight status.
D001835:Body Weight; D001900:Boston; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy