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Helpful information

This reporter’s guide will provide you with an overview of the new Colorado Weigh weight management program. It includes details regarding the philosophy that provides the basis for it and its scientific background. It will also introduce you to the experts and expertise behind this successful program.

Our Partner

Researchers at the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center developed the Colorado Weigh weight management program and continually update it based on the latest findings in nutrition, fitness, obesity and weight loss.

Our Experts

The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) was founded in 1993 and is a collaborative venture between Dr. James Hill of the University of Colorado and Dr. Rena Wing of Brown University and University of Pittsburgh. The NWCR is a longitudinal prospective study of individuals 18 years and older, who have successfully maintained a 30 pound weight loss for a minimum of 1 year. Currently, the registry includes nearly 3,000 individuals.