Online weight loss programme a success

MariaPCC 23 April 2024

The NHS digital weight management programme is helping patients referred to the service to lose over eight pounds, new research shows today. A peer reviewed paper, published in The Obesity Journal, shows that 63,937 people were referred to the scheme in its first year with 50% taking up the offer and enrolling onto the service. A total of 14,268 of those then went on to complete the programme with people who completed it losing an impressive 3.9kg or 8.59lbs over 12 weeks.  The 12-week online plan offers diet and physical activity advice, as well as guidance and support to help achieve a healthy lifestyle with boosted participation thanks to easy access on an app or online.

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