WW vs. Noom
KEY FEATURES |
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U.S. News & World Report Rankings* |
In 2019 WW was ranked #1 Best Diet for Weight Loss for the 9th consecutive year. |
No 2019 ranking. |
What can I eat? |
Everything's still on the menu. In fact, there are hundreds of ZeroPoint™ foods that you don't have to track. |
No foods are off limits. You will still count calories, but foods are grouped into a traffic light system of green, yellow, and red foods to help guide your food choices. |
How it works |
WW uses the latest in nutritional and behavior science to guide you towards smarter food choices. Knowing that moving more and shifting your mindset are important aspects of the wellness journey, WW has introduced easy-to-use tools in our app to give you personalized fitness goals, along with mini-meditations and audio workouts. |
In addition to a personalized daily calorie budget, the Noom App includes checklists, worksheets and digital messaging to help their members manage mental and emotional barriers to weight loss. |
Rewards | WellnessWins™, our brand new, one-of-a-kind rewards program, inspires and recognizes you for all of your daily healthy habits. You earn “Wins” for doing everyday things (like tracking your meals) and then you get to redeem them for FREE exclusive products and experiences. | No rewards program. |
Community & Support |
WW's plans meets you where you are–with our app, website, and in-person WW Workshops or personal coaching, you can choose the level of support that fits your life. Plus, all members have 24/7 access to Live Coaching and Connect, our exclusive members-only social network, where you can find inspiration—and get real-time advice. |
Support is digital through a personal coach. After two weeks on the program you are put into a digital support group with other members. |
History |
WW has over 55 years of experience in the science of behavior change, and we’re using it to give people the proven tools they need to achieve their wellness and weight-loss goals. |
Noom was founded about 10 years ago and launched the Noom App in 2010. |
Plus, WW is the #1 doctor-recommended weight-loss program based on a 2019 survey of 500 doctors who recommend weight-loss programs to patients. |
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WW is the #1 Best Diet for Weight Loss 9 Years in a Row! Learn more here.
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