[The base data from Weight Watcher's groups as the parameter for long-term follow-up of weight reduction].
The available data of members of Weight Watchers groups were statistically evaluated and their efficiency is discussed with respect to the underlying therapeutic concept. As a result of the data evaluation and the discussion of the literature it can be concluded: 1. The time of active membership in the group correlates with the weight loss. 2. Dropouts can be expected at the beginning of the therapy and have usually a greater obesity than other members. An early motivation has to consider the slower success in those people with a high degree of obesity. 3. A continuous motivation and re-motivation is of greatest importance to prevent any weight gain after the end of group therapy. This re-motivation program should be established within the group; members who succeeded in losing weight should return for meetings at regular intervals.
Biesalski
H K
HK
Physiologisch-Chemisches Institut II, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
Brodda
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D009765:Obesity / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D013997:Time Factors; D015430:Weight Gain; D015431:Weight Loss
Untersuchung von Basisdaten an Weight-Watchers-Gruppen als Parameter für Langzeiterfolge der Gewichtsreduktion.