Does Language Used for Describing Weight Loss Goals Matter?

The analytical language used was associated with greater weight loss success and a lower likelihood of attrition while setting a weight loss goal, according to a study published in the journal iPLOS/i. bObesity affects millions of individuals worldwide and is associated with a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases/b. Outcomes for behavioral interventions treating obesity vary widely with some individuals dropping off the program before they receive the full intervention....