Weight Loss Expectations in Obese Patients and Treatment Attrition: An Observational Multicenter Study
Obesity Research2005Vol. 13(11), pp. 1961–1969
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Riccardo Dalle Grave, Simona Calugi, Enrico Molinari, Maria Letizia Petroni, Mario Bondi, Angelo Compare, Giulio Marchesini, QUOVADIS Study Group
Abstract
Baseline weight loss expectations are independent cognitive predictors of attrition in obese patients entering a weight-losing program; the higher the expectations, the higher attrition at 12 months. Unrealistic weight goals should be tackled at the very beginning of treatment.
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