Adults with Greater Weight Satisfaction Report More Positive Health Behaviors and Have Better Health Status Regardless of BMI
Joint Authors
Kuk, Jennifer L.
Blake, Christine E.
Lee, Duck-chul
Blair, Steven N.
Baruth, Meghan
Hébert, James R.
Adams, Swann A.
Sui, Xuemei
Steck, Susan E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Prior studies suggest that weight satisfaction may preclude changes in behavior that lead to healthier weight among individuals who are overweight or obese.
Objective.
To gain a better understanding of complex relationships between weight satisfaction, weight-related health behaviors, and health outcomes.
Design.
Cross-sectional analysis of data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (ACLS).
Participants.
Large mixed-gender cohort of primarily white, middle-to-upper socioeconomic status (SES) adults with baseline examination between 1987 and 2002 (n=19,003).
Main Outcome Variables.
Weight satisfaction, weight-related health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and clinical health indicators.
Statistical Analyses Performed.
Chi-square test, t-tests, and linear and multivariate logistic regression.
Results.
Compared to men, women were more likely to be dieting (32% women; 18% men) and had higher weight dissatisfaction.
Men and women with greater weight dissatisfaction reported more dieting, yo-yo dieting, and snacking and consuming fewer meals, being less active, and having to eat either more or less than desired to maintain weight regardless of weight status.
Those who were overweight or obese and dissatisfied with their weight had the poorest health.
Conclusion.
Greater satisfaction with one’s weight was associated with positive health behaviors and health outcomes in both men and women and across weight status groups.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Blake, Christine E.& Hébert, James R.& Lee, Duck-chul& Adams, Swann A.& Steck, Susan E.& Sui, Xuemei…[et al.]. 2013. Adults with Greater Weight Satisfaction Report More Positive Health Behaviors and Have Better Health Status Regardless of BMI. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460855
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Blake, Christine E.…[et al.]. Adults with Greater Weight Satisfaction Report More Positive Health Behaviors and Have Better Health Status Regardless of BMI. Journal of Obesity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Blake, Christine E.& Hébert, James R.& Lee, Duck-chul& Adams, Swann A.& Steck, Susan E.& Sui, Xuemei…[et al.]. Adults with Greater Weight Satisfaction Report More Positive Health Behaviors and Have Better Health Status Regardless of BMI. Journal of Obesity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460855
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460855