Financial Incentives Boost Weight-Loss Programs
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Monday, December 5, 2022
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All were randomly assigned to receive one of three sets of incentives for six months, including some who received cash payments and those who received none.
Key Points:
- All were randomly assigned to receive one of three sets of incentives for six months, including some who received cash payments and those who received none.
- One in five of those who received zero financial incentives and who were only offered the free tools lost the minimum weight after six months.
- Moreover, while incentives tied to actual weight lost performed better in the short term, incentives tied to weight-loss goals evened out after a year.
- For those receiving cash incentives, payments were made monthly as weight was lost or goals were met.