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Older Members Perform Better in an Internet-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Program Compared to Younger Members

Marianne van der Mark, Josefine Jonasson, Madeleine Svensson, Yvonne Linn eacute, Stephan R ssner, Ylva Trolle Lagerros

Obesity Facts · 2009 · 25 citations · 24 references

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Older participants are performing equally well or even better in an internet-based behavioral weight loss program than younger participants. Internet-based programs could be a promising and attractive option for older adults requiring assistance in losing weight.

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