Percent excess weight loss (%EWL) by body mass index (BMI) and sex
| BMI | Sex | %EWL, mean (SD) | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 40 | Female | 44.5 (22.1) | 326 |
| Male | 39.1 (22.8) | 100 | |
| 40.1–49.9 | Female | 35.3 (18.0) | 339 |
| Male | 32.5 (16.6) | 153 | |
| > 50 | Female | 32.8 (15.0) | 132 |
| Male | 31.5 (14.3) | 46 |
SD = standard deviation.