Lose weight online with CSIRO
Australians who are serious about losing weight are being asked to help CSIRO develop a web-based diet management program. (6:14)
- 19 July 2010
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Sticking to dieting plan can be difficult, so having others around to offer support and encouragement will help a dieter achieve goals.
It’s no surprise then that people who diet in conjunction with their families and friends tend to lose more weight.
CSIRO is attempting to recreate this support with an online social network that will put dieters in touch with other people going on the same journey, while also giving access to free diet and health information, recipes and chat sessions.
In this podcast Dr Jill Freyne from CSIRO’s Preventative Health Flagship explains how this dieting program differs from the many already available on the internet and what volunteers can expect from the 12 week CSIRO trial.
Read more about Dieters wanted for website trial or sign up at http://www.fhl.csiro.au.
