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Science News for August 6, 1997


Trigger Prompts Obese To Become Highly Successful At Weight Loss

Researchers found that nearly 77% of participants reported a trigger event preceding their successful weight loss. The majority of participants made significant changes in their dietary intake and physical activity levels to achieve serious weight loss. On average, they expended calories equivalent to walking 28 miles per week.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateAug 6, 1997