Randomised controlled trial of four commercial weight loss programmes in the UK: Initial findings from the BBC "diet trials"

Helen Truby; Sue Baic; A DeLooy; Kenneth R Fox; M Barbara E Livingstone; Catherine M Logan; Ian A Macdonald; Linda M Morgan; Moira A Taylor; D J Millward

Randomised controlled trial of four commercial weight loss programmes in the UK: Initial findings from the BBC "diet trials"

Helen Truby, Sue Baic, A DeLooy, Kenneth R Fox, M Barbara E Livingstone, Catherine M Logan, Ian A Macdonald, Linda M Morgan, Moira A Taylor, D J Millward

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Abstract

Objective To compare the effectiveness of four commercial weight loss diets available to adults in the United Kingdom. Design Six month multicentre randomised unblinded controlled trial. Setting Community based sample of otherwise healthy overweight and obese adults. Interventions Dr Atkinsa?? new diet revolution, Slim-Fast plan, Weight Watchers pure points programme, and Rosemary Conleya??s eat yourself slim diet and fitness plan. Main outcome measures Weight and body fat changes over six months

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1309 - 1311
Number of pages	2
Journal	The BMJ
Volume	332
Issue number	7553
Publication status	Published - 2006

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