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ob0001p36 | (1) | UKCO2019

Long-term outcomes of attending a community weight management programme

Avery Amanda , Holloway Laura , Bennett Sarah E , Toon Josef , Roberts Kath , Lavin Jacquie

Background: There is a lack of data about the longer-term outcomes achieved by people attending community weight loss programmes, with the general perception that weight loss is not maintained. This study investigated the feasibility of contacting previous members of a commercial weight management organisation, Slimming World, to assess longer term (2.5–3 year) weight outcomes and explore their strategies for long-term weight management.<p class="abst...