TABLE 4.
Changes in body weight and BMI measures between baseline and 6‐month follow‐up, by BMI category.
| Body weight and BMI measures | Overweight (n = 35) | Obesity class 1 (n = 77) | Obesity class 2 (n = 97) | Obesity class 3 (n = 134) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in body weight (kg), mean ± SD | −8.5 ± 6.5 | −10.3 ± 5.9 | −10.3 ± 6.9 | −11.3 ± 7.3 |
| Change in body weight (%), mean ± SD | −10.4 ± 7.6 | −11.6 ± 6.7 | −9.9 ± 6.6 | −9.2 ± 6.0 |
| Percentage body weight reduction, n (%) | ||||
| ≥5% | 25 (71.4%) | 66 (85.7%) | 79 (81.4%) | 101 (75.4%) |
| ≥10% | 22 (62.9%) | 44 (57.1%) | 43 (44.3%) | 56 (41.8%) |
| ≥15% | 9 (25.7%) | 19 (24.7%) | 23 (23.7%) | 14 (10.4%) |
Note: Overweight: BMI 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2, obesity class 1: BMI 30.0–34.9 kg/m2, obesity class 2: BMI 35.0 to 39.9 kg/m2, obesity class 3: BMI ≥40 kg/m2.
Abbreviation: BMI, body mass index.