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. 2024 Feb 20;47(4):739–746. doi: 10.2337/dc23-2019

Table 1.

Attributes and levels used in the DCE

Attribute Levels
1. Way of taking part Talking in person (e.g., at a community center)
Talking online (e.g., app/Zoom)
Online content only
Printed information only
2. Size of support session Group-based
Only me
3. People (or instructor) are like me Yes
No
4. Amount of weight lost 2–4 kg (4–9 lb)
5–9 kg (11 lb to 1 stone, 6 lb)
10–15 kg (1 stone, 8 lb to 2 stone, 5 lb)
>15 kg (2 stone, 5 lb)
5. Frequency of visits One-off
Twice per week
Once per week
Twice per month
Once per month
6. Length of weight loss plan <1 month
1–3 months
3–6 months
6–12 months
>12 months
7. Type of diet Calorie counting
All meal replacement products (TDR)
Some meal replacement products
Food group–based
Healthy eating
Intermittent fasting