Inexpensive face-to-face weight-loss support programs effective
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 05:07
in Psychology & Sociology
For people trying to maintain weight after participation in a weight-loss program, support from nurses is as effective as a more expensive intensive program with dieticians and exercise specialists, found a new study by New Zealand researchers in CMAJ. It appears that regular face-to-face interaction with a supportive health professional is a key success factor...
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