Model Predicts Success of Weight Control Programs

We know that many people living with obesity do not want to attend health care appointments after a perceived “failure” of a weight loss intervention

WeightControl.com Interview with:
Prof Jennifer Logue 
Associate Dean (Research) Faculty of Health and Medicine
Lancaster University
Deputy Clinical Director | NIHR CRN North West Coast
Professor of Metabolic Medicine | Lancaster University
Hon Consultant in Metabolic Medicine
Blackpool Victoria Hospital

WeightControl.com:  What is the background for this study? 

Response: Currently, many providers may offer more intensive therapies to every patient as they don’t believe behavioural programmes are effective, when they are for many people. Other providers leave patients struggling in a behavioural programme and they will disengage, reinforcing self-stigma.

Last Updated on September 15, 2022 by weightcontrol