Weight Loss Expectations in Obese Patients and Treatment Attrition: An Observational Multicenter Study

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Riccardo Dalle Grave · Casa di Cura Villa Garda

Simona Calugi · Casa di Cura Villa Garda

Enrico Molinari · Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Maria Letizia Petroni · Ospedale San Giuseppe

Mario Bondi · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Angelo Compare · Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Giulio Marchesini

Abstract

Baseline weight loss expectations are independent cognitive predictors of attrition in obese patients entering a weight-losing program; the higher the expectations, the higher attrition at 12 months. Unrealistic weight goals should be tackled at the very beginning of treatment.

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Eating Disorders and Behaviors Diet and metabolism studies Obesity and Health Practices

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Published in: Obesity Research

Volume 13, Issue 11, pp. 1961-1969

DOI: 10.1038/oby.2005.241

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 13.60

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Weight Loss Expectations in Obese Patients and Treatment Attrition: An Observational Multicenter Study

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