OBJECTIVE: To analyze the determinants for weight loss (> 5%) resulting from outpatient individual appointments. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conduct in 318 overweight/obese patients seeking individual care to lose weight. RESULTS: Fifteen percent of the patients did not lose weight; 35.1% had lost < 5%; 35.4% had lost between 5 and 10%; and 13.9% had lost > 10%. Patients who lost > 5% body weight (-7.6 ± 3.3 kg, n = 156) had a greater number […]