Trying to Lose Weight?

The respected weight journal Obesity will publish the 12-month results of a two-year randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive commercial program by comparing its weight loss/maintenance results and health changes to those resulting from a standard care intervention. Initial results at six-months of the trial, previously published, showed positive results for those participants on the Jenny Craig program. Jenny Craig participants lost 7.8% or 16 lbs, while the control group lost only 0.2% of their initial weight. Along with the significant improvement in weight, BMI and waist circumference, the initial study also showed that Jenny Craig positively affected specific health parameters of HDL cholesterol, serum insulin, and blood levels of carotenoids, (a measure of fruit/vegetable intake). For health care professionals who struggle to address the ever-growing epidemic of obesity, this study provides additional insights on how to provide patients with a scientifically proven approach for healthy weight loss management and improved overall well-being. The results will provide primary care physicians with the data they need to consider programs like Jenny Craig as a viable alternative for patients in both managing weight and improving their health. Lisa Talamini, RD of Jenny Craig, Inc. speaks to us the morning the study results are published to discuss the study findings. More about Lisa Talamini: Lisa Talamini serves as head of program development and liaison to Jenny Craig’s prestigious Medical Advisory Board in creating innovative, effective approaches to long-term weight management. She also leads a team of registered dietitians who developed all Jenny Craig menus and educational materials, support staff training and serves as a nutritional resource to Jenny Craig Centres. Ms. Talamini is a member of the American Dietetic Association, ADA Weight Management Practice Group, ADA Dietitians in Business and Communications Practice Group, ADA Culinary Professionals Practice Group, ADA Sports and Cardiovascular Dietitians Practice Group, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, the California Dietetic Association, International Dance and Exercise Association, and the Society for Behavioral Medicine. https://videos.whiteblox.com/gnb/secure/player.aspx?sid=32274