Table 3.

Change in practitioners' knowledge of obesity management

Question (correct response)	Odds ratio (95% CI) of providing correct response (intervention v control)	P value
By 1997, the prevalence of obesity in England was? (17% men, 20% women)	2.0 (1.1 to 3.5)	0.02
What rate of weight loss would you recommend for obese adults? (0.5-1 kg a week)	1.5 (0.5 to 3.9)	0.4
The recommended energy deficit for long term weight loss is? (500 kcal)	3.0 (1.6 to 5.8)	0.001
Which of the following meals has the highest fat content? (Minced meat pie, chips, and peas)	0.56 (0.3 to 1.02)	0.06
Adults trying to lose weight should be advised to eat less starchy food? (False)	1.3 (0.5 to 2.9)	0.6