title: A commercial weight-reducing organization: a critical analysis.
abstract: A statistical analysis of the records of a commercial weight-reducing organization shows weight loss rates higher than those achieved by non-commercial weight reduction organizations and most medical trials, with 25.9% of women losing more than 9kg and 22% reaching goal weights. A reducing diet, aided by financial incentives and supportive group pressures, is suggested as the basis for these results.
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001835:Body Weight; D005249:Fees and Charges; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010352:Patient Dropouts; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies