* mentinerea slabirii in obezitate

For 6 months preceding the trial, patients reduced caloric intake and exercised in an effort to slim down. Those who lost 4 kg or more — the average reduction was 8.6 kg, or 19 pounds — were randomly assigned to 3 groups for weight maintenance. One group was self-directed, another contacted a health counselor once a month, and a third group relied on an interactive Website.