Do outcomes from a behavioral weight loss intervention differ in Alabama versus Colorado?

Julianne G Clina R Drew SayerCaroline W CohenHolly R WyattNavneet Kaur BaidwanJames O Hill

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2021)

Weight loss did not differ between states, suggesting that factors contributing to higher obesity rates in some regions of the United States may not be barriers to weight loss. Further, participants in AL experienced greater improvements in some factors associated with weight maintenance, indicating the need to study regional differences in weight loss maintenance. National Clinical Trial 03832933.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
clinical trial
weight gain
randomized controlled trial
glycemic control
obese patients
quality improvement
open label
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
insulin resistance
double blind