New Data Demonstrate Group Meetings Plus Internet Tools Offer Increased Weight-Loss Success.Study Released at Obesity obesity, condition resulting from excessive storage of fat in the body. Obesity has been defined as a weight more than 20% above what is considered normal according to standard age, height, and weight tables, or by a complex formula known as the body mass index. Meeting Highlights Benefits of Weight Watchers' Dual Approach NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The results of a new study released today at the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO NAASO North American Association for the Study of Obesity ) annual meeting demonstrate significant weight-loss outcomes for people who supplement their attendance at Weight Watchers meetings with online tools based on the company's comprehensive plan. Specifically, attending the weekly meetings, plus using the Internet-based weight-loss tools, enhanced weight loss over six months by more than 50% as compared to simply attending meetings. "For years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time data have clearly shown that in-person adj. 1. undertaken by an individual in person; as, an in-person appearance s>. Adj. 1. in-person - an appearance carried out personally in someone else's physical presence; "he carried out the negotiations in person"; "a meetings are the most effective weight loss tool for the majority of people. This study suggests that supplementing those meetings with additional tools reinforces the benefits of meetings," said James Rippe, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine The Tufts University School of Medicine is one of the eight schools that comprise Tufts University. Located on the university's health sciences campus in the Chinatown district of Boston, Massachusetts, the medical school has clinical affiliations with thousands of doctors and , Founder and Director, Rippe Lifestyle Institute, senior author of both studies "It's reassuring re·as·sure tr.v. re·as·sured, re·as·sur·ing, re·as·sures 1. To restore confidence to. 2. To assure again. 3. To reinsure. to see that easy-to-use Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the resources can have such significant outcomes for people who might have previously considered going it on their own or trying more serious medical measures first." The data from the study, which involved 89 participants demonstrate a more than 30% improvement in weight loss at 12 weeks for participants who both participated in weekly group meetings (n=24) and used the Internet tools compared to participants who were assigned as·sign tr.v. as·signed, as·sign·ing, as·signs 1. To set apart for a particular purpose; designate: assigned a day for the inspection. 2. to attend group meetings (n=65). This number grew to a more than 50% greater weight loss and significant improvements in BMI BMI body mass index. BMI abbr. body mass index Body mass index (BMI) A measurement that has replaced weight as the preferred determinant of obesity. for the meetings plus Internet tools group at 24 weeks. (-10.09 +- 10.32 lbs vs -15.23 +- 10.56, p<0.05) and BMI (1.65 +- 1.67 vs -2.60 +- 1.72, p<0.05). The study also found a significant correlation between weight loss and the number of days the online tools were accessed. (r=-0.425, p=0.039). "Weight Watchers is unique in the commercial weight-loss industry in that it has the ability to take its proven meeting methodology and complement it with internet-based tools that offer members even greater weight-loss success," explained Karen Miller-Kovach, MS, RD, Chief Scientific Officer, Weight Watchers International. "The study didn't evaluate specifically which internet tools each study participant used; we gave people the option to choose what worked best for them. What was revealed was that the more days the participants accessed the Internet resources, the more successful they were." Study participants were given access to Weight Watchers eTools, a suite of Internet tools available exclusively for Weight Watchers meetings members. Weight Watchers eTools gives members a connection to an array of weight-loss information and helpful tools between meetings. A sampling of the online tools that were provided include: * Detailed food plan information * Weight tracker and progress charts * Food lists * Recipe database, recipe builder and community recipe swap * POINTS calculator calculator or calculating machine, device for performing numerical computations; it may be mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic. The electronic computer is also a calculator but performs other functions as well. * Restaurant guide "Computer use has long been blamed as one of the causes of our country's obesity problem, so we are proud to have been a part of the development of valuable tools that allow computers to become part of the solution," stated Miller-Kovach. How Weight Watchers Meetings Work Members attend Meetings once a week for less than an hour. Each week, there is a confidential weigh-in to help track progress. Members learn how to make wise choices, eat healthy and enjoy food and exercise. Every week, new tips and materials are provided to help follow the Program. Members enjoy support from meeting Leaders who also lost weight with Weight Watchers, and are trained experts in the Program who are committed to the success of each member. Members also benefit from the exchange of tips, recipes and others' practical experiences. Meeting members can sign up for our Internet weight-loss companion for Meetings, Weight Watchers eTools. Anyone who wants to learn more about what Weight Watchers has to offer can visit a participating meeting at any time of the year with no obligation to join. About Weight Watchers International, Inc. Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the world's leading provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise operations. Weight Watchers holds over 50,000 weekly meetings where members receive group support and education about healthy eating patterns, behavior modification behavior modification n. 1. The use of basic learning techniques, such as conditioning, biofeedback, reinforcement, or aversion therapy, to teach simple skills or alter undesirable behavior. 2. See behavior therapy. and physical activity. WeightWatchers.com provides innovative, subscription weight management products over the Internet and is the leading Internet-based weight management provider in the world. In addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range of products, publications and programs for those interested in weight loss and weight control. For more information, visit the Science Center at www.weightwatchers.com/science |
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