Can cooking classes and group visits help people lose weight? a pilot study

This pilot study tested whether shared medical visits (group doctor appointments) plus cooking classes help people manage their weight. 43 adults with obesity from a weight management center were randomly assigned to either group visits with cooking classes or online modules about a high-fiber diet. The study measured how acceptable and appropriate participants found these programs, and also tracked fruit and vegetable intake and nutrition security. Results will show if this 'food is medicine' approach is worth testing in a larger trial.