One-year follow-up study to a worksite weight control program

Prev Med. 1988 Jan;17(1):129-33. doi: 10.1016/0091-7435(88)90078-3.

Abstract

Follow-up weights were obtained from 149 participants from two worksite weight control programs 1 year after the end of treatment. These participants regained, on average, 75% of the weight they had lost during treatment. Only 21% of this population maintained their post-treatment weight or continued to lose. We conclude that worksites do not appear to offer special advantages over clinic settings in aiding weight-loss maintenance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Weight*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Occupational Health Services*