Biomarker Profile Does Not Predict Weight Loss Success in Successful and Unsuccessful Diet-Reduced Obese Individuals: a Prospective Study.

Background: Individuals attempting weight reduction have varying success when participating in the same intervention. Identifying physiological factors associated with greater weight loss could improve outcomes.

Methods: Sixty-one adults (BMI 27-30 kg/m) participated in a 16-week group-based, cognitive-behavioral control weight loss program.