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New study finds most affordable and effective weight loss programs

Posted at 3:53 PM, Jul 22, 2014
and last updated 2014-07-22 18:00:46-04

DURHAM, N.C. – A new study has narrowed down the most cost-effective commercial weight loss programs.

Researchers at the Duke National University of Singapore looked at high-quality studies of popular weight loss programs. 

They found Weight Watchers and the Qsymia diet pill were the best value.

Participants lost weight and did not have high out-of-pocket expenses.

Jenny Craig was also effective but the program cost users more than $2,500 per year.

MORE: Get the full details on the study from Duke