High intensity lifestyle intervention and long-term impact on weight and clinical outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity increases the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular events, with a corresponding growth in medical costs. High intensity lifestyle intervention (HILI) is the cornerstone for weight management. We assessed the effectiveness of clinic-based HILI on weight loss and associated clinical outcomes by duration of program participation and comorbid conditions.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who enrolled in HILI weight management programs at Health Management Resources (HMR) clinics located across the U.S. Patients completed health risk assessments (HRA) and were enrolled for up to 24 months at the time of follow-up HRA. HMR programs provide weekly group coaching to achieve reduced calorie intake, increased fruit/vegetable intake, and physi

SUBMITTER: Gotthelf L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5905976 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature