Is Slimming World on Referral an effective option to help people with learning difficulties manage their weight?
Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, 21(4):376-37 A Slimming World on Referral scheme set up specifically for patients with learning difficulties. Click here to view our poster on Slimming World and weight-loss in people with learning difficulties . (PDF download) • In a 24 week referral project for patients with learning difficulties an average attendance of 19 weeks produced an average: reduction in BMI of 1.6Kg/m2; weight change on -4.2Kg; and percent weight change of -4.4%. Slimming World on Referral is an effective option for helping people with learning difficulties to manage their weight. Bye C, Avery A, Stubbs J. & Lavin J. 2007. Influence of Slimming World’s lifestyle programme on the diet, activity behaviour and health of participants and the whole families.International Journal of Obesity, Vol.31 (Suppl 1): S192 How contact with Slimming World can beneficially affect the whole family. Click here to view our poster on Slimming World and lifestyle changes. (PDF download) •
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