Percent excess weight (%EWL) loss by body mass index (BMI) and age
| BMI | Age, yr | %EWL, mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| < 40 | < 30 | 47.3 (26.3) |
| 30–39 | 42.9 (23.0) | |
| 40–49 | 40.9 (21.7) | |
| ≥ 50 | 44.4 (21.7) | |
| 40.1–49.9 | < 30 | 36.6 (18.5) |
| 30–39 | 33.0 (21.6) | |
| 40–49 | 34.8 (17.8) | |
| ≥ 50 | 34.1 (14.6) | |
| > 50 | < 30 | 37.2 (18.0) |
| 30–39 | 33.3 (15.2) | |
| 40–49 | 29.8 (15.4) | |
| ≥ 50 | 32.8 (12.4) |
SD = standard deviation.