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Weight Management Related Factors And Healthy Behaviors In Adults, Sumadhuri Pamarthi
Weight Management Related Factors And Healthy Behaviors In Adults, Sumadhuri Pamarthi
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Obesity is an ongoing global pandemic that affects more than one in three adults in the United States. Being overweight or obese also increases the risk of chronic health conditions. Weight management does not only center on immediate weight loss but also on the proper maintenance of an appropriate body weight over the years. Methods of weight management include eating a healthy diet and meeting physical activity guidelines. Such weight management practices are important to ensure that the people suffering from obesity can decrease risks of morbidity or even mortality. Nevertheless, unhealthy weight management strategies might lead to unintended health …
Health At Every Size Program Intervention Versus Traditional Weight Loss Intervention: Impact On Diet And Physical Activity, Brooke Noble
Health At Every Size Program Intervention Versus Traditional Weight Loss Intervention: Impact On Diet And Physical Activity, Brooke Noble
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Backround. A shift from a weight-focus to a health focus -Health At Every Size (HAES)-has been suggested. Yet, little research has compared the impact of this approach to a traditional weight loss program on diet, while physical activity, anthropometric and health indicators have been mixed. Objective. This study evaluated diet, physical activity, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol in participants in these two interventions. It was hypothesized that the HAES group would consume a more nutrient dense diet, more whole foods, higher fiber and lower sodium, while the traditional group would consume lower calories, fat and fiber …