A program offered by Wilmington Health and created by HMR Weight Management Services has been named the “No. 1 Best Fast Weight-Loss Diet” in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets of 2016 rankings, according to a Wilmington Health news release.

It’s the first year the magazine has published the Best Fast Weight-Loss Diet category. HMR also held its position as the No. 2 Best Weight-Loss Diet in the annual rankings list for the second year in a row.

HMR programs focus on helping people lose weight quickly while teaching the healthy lifestyle skills needed for long-term weight management.

Wilmington Health has offered the HMR Program for several years to Wilmington-area community members who are interested in losing weight.

“HMR programs excel at providing the jump start many people need when beginning a healthier lifestyle program,” HMR manager Nicole Ducharme said in the release.