Obesity is an increasing problem and effective weight loss methods are needed. The study is randomized follow-up study with 9 months intervention and three (3) years follow-up period. The study is organized in Oulu University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine. Eighty (80)obese, 20-65 years, study subjects will be randomized into intervention or control group.
The hypothesis of the CognObe study is: CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)-based weight loss program is successful in sustained and favourable change in eating behavior and weight as well as decreased risk for coronary heart diseases or type 2 diabetes.
