ArticleObesity science & practice2023
Weight loss maintenance after a digital commercial behavior change program (Noom Weight): Observational cross-sectional survey study.
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- Weight loss maintenance after a digital commercial behavior change program (Noom Weight): Observational cross-sectional survey study.Obesity science & practice · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: Behavioral weight loss programs often lead to significant short-term weight loss, but long-term weight maintenance remains a challenge. Most weight maintenance data come from clinical trials, in-person programs, or general population surveys, but there is a need for better understanding of long-term weight maintenance in real-world digital programs. Methods: This observational survey study examined weight maintenance reported by individuals who had used Noom Weight, a digital commercial behavior change program, and identified factors associated with greater weight maintenance. The cross-sectional survey was completed by 840 individuals who had lost at least 10% of their body weight using Noom Weight 6-24 months prior. Results: The study found that 75% of individuals maintained at least 5% weight loss after 1 year, and 49% maintained 10% weight loss. On average, 65% of initial weight loss was maintained after 1 year and 57% after 2 years. Habitual behaviors, such as healthy snacking and exercise, were associated with greater weight maintenance, while demographic factors were not. Conclusion: This study provides real-world data on the long-term weight maintenance achieved using a fully digital behavioral program. The results suggest that Noom Weight is associated with successful weight maintenance in a substantial proportion of users. Future research will use a randomized controlled trial to track weight maintenance after random assignment and at a 2 year follow-up.
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