EFFECTS OF WEIGHT-REDUCTION PROGRAMS ON CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS

Authors
FRANSON K ROSSNER S
Citation
K. Franson et S. Rossner, EFFECTS OF WEIGHT-REDUCTION PROGRAMS ON CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS, International journal of obesity, 18(9), 1994, pp. 648-649
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Nutrition & Dietetics","Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
International journal of obesity → ACNP
ISSN journal
03070565
Volume
18
Issue
9
Year of publication
1994
Pages
648 - 649
Database
ISI
SICI code
0307-0565(1994)18:9<648:EOWPOC>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Ninety-two patients in long-term for obesity completed a questionnaire on the weight development of their close family members. Of 47 such r elatives, 37 had lost a mean of 6.1 kg and 10 increased a mean of 5.1 kg. Treatment of obesity will affect many more than those taking part in the actual program and generally result in weight loss. This effect on family members was mostly considered beneficial.