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Predictors of Weight Loss Maintenance following an Insurance-Sponsored Weight Management Program
Joint Authors
Abildso, Christiaan G.
Schmid, Olivier
Byrd, Megan
Zizzi, Sam
Quartiroli, Alessandro
Fitzpatrick, Sean J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intentional weight loss among overweight and obese adults (body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2) is associated with numerous health benefits, but weight loss maintenance (WLM) following participation in weight management programming has proven to be elusive.
Many individuals attempting to lose weight join formal programs, especially women, but these programs vary widely in focus, as do postprogram weight regain results.
We surveyed 2,106 former participants in a community-based, insurance-sponsored weight management program in the United States to identify the pre, during, and post-intervention behavioral and psychosocial factors that lead to successful WLM.
Of 835 survey respondents (39.6% response rate), 450 met criteria for inclusion in this study.
Logistic regression analyses suggest that interventionists should assess and discuss weight loss and behavior change perceptions early in a program.
However, in developing maintenance plans later in a program, attention should shift to behaviors, such as weekly weighing, limiting snacking in the evening, limiting portion sizes, and being physically active every day.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abildso, Christiaan G.& Schmid, Olivier& Byrd, Megan& Zizzi, Sam& Quartiroli, Alessandro& Fitzpatrick, Sean J.. 2014. Predictors of Weight Loss Maintenance following an Insurance-Sponsored Weight Management Program. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042386
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abildso, Christiaan G.…[et al.]. Predictors of Weight Loss Maintenance following an Insurance-Sponsored Weight Management Program. Journal of Obesity No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abildso, Christiaan G.& Schmid, Olivier& Byrd, Megan& Zizzi, Sam& Quartiroli, Alessandro& Fitzpatrick, Sean J.. Predictors of Weight Loss Maintenance following an Insurance-Sponsored Weight Management Program. Journal of Obesity. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042386
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042386