Lifestyle Change Interventions: Effectiveness of REWIND, a Virtual, Community-Based Weight Management Program.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Despite the current enthusiasm for anti-obesity medications, there is a critical need for effective lifestyle interventions that can be broadly implemented.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of REWIND, an obesity and diabetes treatment program.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Virtual, community-based weight management program.

Participants

Two-hundred and nineteen participants, BMI ≥ 30 kg/m², with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Intervention

Three phases: "induction" with meal replacement diet to promote ≥ 15% weight loss; "transition" to everyday foods; and "maintenance" to prevent weight regain. REWIND leveraged teams including community leaders, media personalities, nationally recognized athletes and parti

SUBMITTER: Rothberg AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507722 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature