Correction to: International Journal of Obesity (2006) 30, 1375–1381. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0803297

An error has occurred on page five, in the first paragraph of the second column. The correct sentence is shown below:

Because initial weight losses of 10% of body weight are recommended of overweight individuals having two or more risk factors,31 adults meeting this criterion could achieve or draw near their desired weight by embarking upon a well-designed weight loss program.

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