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Results from a clinical multidisciplinary weight management program.

Susan J Woolford¹, Bethany J Sallinen, Sarah J Clark

¹University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5456, USA. swoolfor@med.umich.edu

Clinical Pediatrics

|October 8, 2010

Summary

A clinical weight management program effectively reduced body mass index (BMI) in adolescents over 24 weeks. This multidisciplinary approach showed positive outcomes regardless of participant demographics.

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Published on: May 30, 2025

Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Obesity Medicine
Behavioral Health

Background:

Limited data exists on pediatric behavioral weight management outcomes from clinical programs.
Most published data originates from research-based interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a clinical, multidisciplinary weight management program for obese adolescents.
To explore the outcomes of a real-world clinical setting for pediatric weight loss.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of obese adolescents in a 24-week multidisciplinary program.
Program components included group sessions, individual visits, and exercise classes.
Linear regression analyzed associations between BMI change and demographic factors.

Main Results:

A mean body mass index (BMI) reduction of -2.3 was observed in participants completing the 24-week program (n=48).
The BMI reduction was not significantly associated with age, sex, race, or insurance status.
Initial mean BMI was 40, with a mean age of 14.5 years.

Conclusions:

A clinical, multidisciplinary weight loss program can achieve significant BMI decreases in adolescents within 24 weeks.
The program demonstrated effectiveness in a clinical setting, distinct from research interventions.
Further research is recommended to evaluate the long-term efficacy of such programs.