The Claim
A web-based weight loss program adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program, delivered entirely online to Mexican adults with overweight or obesity, produces weight loss outcomes statistically equivalent to those achieved by in-person intensive lifestyle modification programs in similar populations.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Online weight loss programs based on the Diabetes Prevention Program lead to the same amount of weight loss in Mexican adults with overweight or obesity as in-person weight loss programs.
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A web-based weight loss program adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program, delivered entirely online to Mexican adults with overweight or obesity, achieved weight loss outcomes comparable to those of in-person ILM programs in similar populations, suggesting digital delivery can approximate the efficacy of traditional face-to-face interventions.
When people follow a structured plan to eat less and move more, their bodies burn more fat for energy and store less fat, leading to weight loss.
What the research says
1 studyAn online weight loss program in Mexico helped people lose about 12 pounds on average, and one in three lost a meaningful amount of weight — similar to what people usually lose in in-person programs. This suggests online programs can work just as well.
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