Determinants of successful weight loss after using a commercial web-based weight reduction program for six months: cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Internet is widely available and commonly used for health information; therefore, Web-based weight loss programs could provide support to large parts of the population in self-guided weight loss. Previous studies showed that Web-based weight loss interventions can be effective, depending on the quality of the program. The most effective program tools are visual progress charts or tools for the self-monitoring of weight, diet, and exercises. KiloCoach, a commercial program currently available in German-speaking countries, incorporates these features. A previous investigation showed that the program effectively supports users in losing weight.

Objective

We investigated weight loss dynamics stratified by weight loss success after 6-month use of KiloCoach. Further

SUBMITTER: Postrach E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3806515 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature