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Determinants of Successful Weight Loss After Using a Commercial Web-Based Weight Reduction Program for Six Months: Cohort Study
- Source :
- Journal of Medical Internet Research, Vol 15, Iss 10, p e219 (2013)
- Publication Year :
- 2013
- Publisher :
- JMIR Publications, 2013.
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Abstract
- BackgroundThe 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. ObjectiveWe investigated weight loss dynamics stratified by weight loss success after 6-month use of KiloCoach. Furthermore, we analyzed possible associations between intensity of program use and weight loss. The results are intended for tailoring user recommendations for weight-loss Internet platforms. MethodsDatasets of KiloCoach users (January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011) who actively used the platform for 6 months or more were assigned to this retrospective analysis. Users (N=479) were 42.2% men, mean age of 44.0 years (SD 11.7), with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 31.7 kg/m2 (SD 3.2). Based on the weight loss achieved after 6 months, 3 success groups were generated. The unsuccessful group lost
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14388871
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.56207bef18ce4742af062e63d5e3a7af
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.2648