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ea0003p96 | Diabetes & Metabolism | BES2002

Effectiveness of a weight management programme in a hospital staff setting

O'|#Connell J , Robinson D , McLaughlin A , Stuart B , Orsmond E , O'|#Shea D

Members of a hospital staff (n=332) were invited to complete a survey outlining dietary and lifestyle behaviour, and indicate if they were interested in a weight management programme. Height and weight were measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated, in all respondents.Two hundred and sixty (78%) staff members responded, 60 males (23.1%) and 200 females (76.9%). The mean age of respondents was 36.5 yrs (35.8yrs males, 36.7yrs female). The mean bo...